Proverbs 28:25 “A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosp…”

Proverbs 28:25

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

American Standard Version

He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

Geneva Bible 1599

He that is of a proude heart, stirreth vp strife: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be fatte.

Darby Translation

He that is puffed up in soul exciteth contention; but he that relieth upon Jehovah shall be made fat.

Young's Literal Translation

Whoso is proud in soul stirreth up contention, And whoso is trusting on Jehovah is made fat.

Bible in Basic English

He who is ever desiring profit is a cause of fighting; but he who puts his faith in the Lord will be made fat.

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Cross references

“that is”

Proverbs 10:12 Proverbs 13:10 Proverbs 15:18 Proverbs 21:24 Proverbs 22:10 Proverbs 29:22

Proverbs 10:12 · BSB

Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.

Proverbs 13:10 · BSB

Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.

Proverbs 15:18 · BSB

A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.

Proverbs 21:24 · BSB

Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man— of him who acts with excessive pride.

Proverbs 22:10 · BSB

Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease.

Proverbs 29:22 · BSB

An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.

“he that putteth”

1 Timothy 6:6 Psalm 84:12 Jeremiah 17:7 Jeremiah 17:8

1 Timothy 6:6 · BSB

Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain.

Psalm 84:12 · BSB

O LORD of Hosts, how blessed is the man who trusts in You!

Jeremiah 17:7 · BSB

But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him.

Jeremiah 17:8 · BSB

He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to prod…

“made”

Proverbs 11:25 Proverbs 13:4 Isaiah 58:11 Proverbs 15:30

Proverbs 11:25 · BSB

A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

Proverbs 13:4 · BSB

The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.

Isaiah 58:11 · BSB

The LORD will always guide you; He will satisfy you in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.

Proverbs 15:30 · BSB

The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.

Also

Proverbs 29:25

Proverbs 29:25 · BSB

The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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

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

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