Proverbs 28:26

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 28:26

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.

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KJV

King James Version

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

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WEB

World English Bible

One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

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ASV

American Standard Version

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 28

²⁴ He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.

²⁵ A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

²⁶ He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.

²⁷ Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

²⁸ When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.

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