Proverbs 28:25

Proverbs 28:25 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat.
• New International Version (NIV)The greedy stir up conflict, but those who trust in the Lord will prosper.
• English Standard Version (ESV)A greedy man stirs up strife, but the one who trusts in the Lord will be enriched.
• New King James Version (NKJV)He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the Lord will be prospered.

Context of Proverbs 28:25

23In the end, people appreciate honest criticism far more than flattery. 24Anyone who steals from his father and mother and says, “What’s wrong with that?” is no better than a murderer. Greed causes fighting; trusting the Lord leads to prosperity. 26Those who trust their own insight are foolish, but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe. 27Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.

Proverbs 28:25 word by word

רְחַב־נֶ֭פֶשׁ יְגָרֶ֣ה מָד֑וֹן וּבוֹטֵ֖חַ עַל־יְהוָ֣ה יְדֻשָּֽׁן׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• He that is of a proudרָחָבrâchâb · broad: arrogantH7342
• heartנֶ֫פֶשׁnephesh · soul: personH5315
• stirreth upגָּרָהgârâh · to stir upH1624
• strifeמָדוֹןmâdôn · strifeH4066
• but he that putteth his trustבָּטַחbâţach · to trustH982
• in the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• shall be made fatדָּשֵׁןdâshên · to prosperH1878

Cross-references for Proverbs 28:25

• Proverbs 10:12Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love makes up for all offenses.
• Proverbs 13:10Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise.
• Proverbs 15:18A hot-tempered person starts fights; a cool-tempered person stops them.
• Proverbs 21:24Mockers are proud and haughty; they act with boundless arrogance.
• Proverbs 22:10Throw out the mocker, and fighting goes, too. Quarrels and insults will disappear.
• Proverbs 29:22An angry person starts fights; a hot-tempered person commits all kinds of sin.
• Psalms 84:12O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, what joy for those who trust in you.
• Jeremiah 17:7“But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence.
• 1 Timothy 6:6Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth.
• Proverbs 11:25The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.
• Proverbs 13:4Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper.
• Proverbs 15:30A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health.
• Isaiah 58:11The Lord will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring.

Commentaries on Proverbs 28:25

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 25Shall be made fat - Shall be prosperous.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 25Shall be made fat - He shall enjoy the two-fold blessing of abundance and tranquility (compare Proverbs 11:25).Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 25Verse 25 Those make themselves always easy, that live in continual dependence upon God and his grace, and live by faith.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 25Greedy people fight to control situations to gain wealth. Trusting the Lord helps wise people stay calm and, surprisingly, find prosperity.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2525. of a proud heart--literally, "puffed up of soul"--that is, self-confident, and hence overbearing and litigious. made fat--or, "prosperous" (Pr 11:25; 16:20).Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 28:25

• Faith
• Heart
• Pride
• Righteous
• Strife

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• In the Lord
• Accept
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• Mercy
• Prosper
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Commentaries on Proverbs 28

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings