Proverbs 11:28

Dishonest Scales · Proverbs 11:1–31
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Translations

Modern
He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage.
Traditional
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
Literal
The one trusting in his riches, he will fall, and the righteous ones will sprout like the leaf.
Latin
Qui confidit in divitiis suis corruet: justi autem quasi virens folium germinabunt.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage.

Notes

Money can be a blessing from God, but it is not guaranteed. Those who trust in God will thrive (see Psalm 1).

Parallels

Deuteronomy 25:13–16 Ezekiel 45:10–12

Glossary

Proverbs, Book of

Topics

Branch: Figurative False Confidence in Outward Resources Material Wealth Protection: Not to be Found in Riches Riches: Denunciations Against Those Who: Trust In Riches: General Scriptures Concerning Righteousness: They Who Walk In, and Follow: Shall Flourish As a Branch Trust of the Wicked is in Wealth