Proverbs 28:26 “He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will b…”

Proverbs 28:26

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Hee that trusteth in his owne heart, is a foole: but he that walketh in wisdome, shall be deliuered.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

Whoso is trusting in his heart is a fool, And whoso is walking in wisdom is delivered.

Bible in Basic English

He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe.

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Cross references

“that”

Proverbs 3:5 Jeremiah 17:9 Romans 8:7 Mark 7:21–23 2 Kings 8:13 Mark 14:27–31

Proverbs 3:5 · BSB

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;

Jeremiah 17:9 · BSB

The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?

Romans 8:7 · BSB

because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so.

Mark 7:21–23 · BSB

For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery,

2 Kings 8:13 · BSB

“But how could your servant, a mere dog, do such a monstrous thing?” said Hazael. And Elisha answered, “The LORD has shown me that you will be king over Aram.”

Mark 14:27–31 · BSB

Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away, for it is written: ‘I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’

“but”

Job 28:28 James 1:5 2 Timothy 3:15 James 3:13–18

Job 28:28 · BSB

And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

James 1:5 · BSB

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

2 Timothy 3:15 · BSB

From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

James 3:13–18 · BSB

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

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

In context

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

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

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