Proverbs 28:25 · KJV
“He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.”
— Proverbs 28:25
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, {It is} no transgression; the same {is} the companion of a destroyer. {a destroyer: Heb. a man destroying}
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
Proverbs 28 — Context
He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
24Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, {It is} no transgression; the same {is} the companion of a destroyer. {a destroyer: Heb. a man destroying}
25He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
26He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
27He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Cross References
Proverbs 11:25
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. {liberal...: Heb. soul of blessing}
1 Timothy 6:6
But godliness with contentment is great gain.
Proverbs 10:12
Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
Proverbs 13:4
The soul of the sluggard desireth, and {hath} nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
Proverbs 13:10
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised {is} wisdom.
Psalms 84:12
O LORD of hosts, blessed {is} the man that trusteth in thee.
Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. {safe: Heb. set on high}
Proverbs 22:10
Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.