Proverbs 28:25

Modern

A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

Traditional

He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat.

Literal

Being wide of appetite stirs up strife, and one trusting upon YHWH will be made fat.

Latin

Qui se jactat et dilatat, jurgia concitat; qui vero sperat in Domino sanabitur.

Hebrew

English

A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

Greedy people fight to control situations to gain wealth. Trusting the Lord helps wise people stay calm and, surprisingly, find prosperity.

Theme notes and profiles

Proverbs 11:25
A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
1 Timothy 6:6
Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain.
Proverbs 13:10
Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
Proverbs 13:4
The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.
Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
Proverbs 10:12
Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.
Psalm 84:12
O LORD of Hosts, how blessed is the man who trusts in You!
Proverbs 21:24
Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man—of him who acts with excessive pride.
Proverbs 29:22
An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
Proverbs 22:10
Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease.
Proverbs 15:18
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
Jeremiah 17:7–8
But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him.