Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
He who trusts in his riches shall fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
New American Standard Bible
But
King James Version
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
Holman Bible
but the righteous will flourish like foliage.
International Standard Version
The person who trusts in his wealth will fall, but the righteous will flourish like green leaves.
American Standard Version
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
Amplified
He who leans on and trusts in and is confident in his riches will fall,
But the righteous [who trust in God’s provision] will flourish like a green leaf.
Bible in Basic English
He who puts his faith in wealth will come to nothing; but the upright man will be full of growth like the green leaf.
Darby Translation
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a leaf.
Julia Smith Translation
He trusting in his riches himself shall fall: and the just shall flourish as the foliage.
King James 2000
He that trusts in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He who trusts in his wealth [is] he who will fall, but like a green leaf the righteous will flourish.
Modern King James verseion
He who trusts in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall blossom like a branch.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He that trusteth in his riches shall have a fall; but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
NET Bible
The one who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.
New Heart English Bible
He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
The Emphasized Bible
He that trusteth in his riches, the same, shall fall, but, like the leaf, shall the righteous break forth.
Webster
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
World English Bible
He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
Youngs Literal Translation
Whoso is confident in his wealth he falleth, And as a leaf, the righteous flourish.
Themes
Bearing fruit » Who is planted firmly
false Confidence » In outward resources
Protection » Not to be found in » Riches
Riches » Denunciations against those who » Trust in
earthly Riches » Examples of evil tendency of » Trust in riches, the folly of
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Shall flourish as a branch
Trust » Those that trust in wealth
Trust » Of the wicked » Is in wealth
Trust in riches » The folly of
false Trusts » General references to
Wealth » Those that trust in wealth
Topics
Interlinear
Batach
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 11:28
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
27 He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him. 28 He who trusts in his riches shall fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf. 29 He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. And a foolish man shall be servant to a wise man of heart.
Phrases
Cross References
Jeremiah 17:8
For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, that spreads out its roots by the river, and shall not fear when heat comes, but its leaf shall be green, and shall not be worried in the year of drought, nor shall cease from yieldi
Psalm 1:3
And he shall be like a tree planted by the streams of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also does not wither. And whatever he does shall prosper.
1 Timothy 6:17
Command the rich in the present age not to be arrogant, nor hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in the living God, who supplies us all things abundantly for enjoyment,
Job 31:24-25
If I have made gold my hope, and have said to the fine gold, [Thou are] my confidence;
Psalm 49:6
Those who trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches,
Psalm 92:12-14
A righteous man shall flourish like the palm tree. He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
Deuteronomy 8:12-14
Lest, when thou have eaten and are full, and have built goodly houses, and dwelt in it,
Psalm 52:7-8
Lo, this is the man who did not make God his strength, but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
Psalm 62:10
Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery. If riches increase, set not your heart [on it].
Proverbs 10:15
The rich man's wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
Isaiah 60:21
Thy people also shall all be righteous. They shall inherit the land forever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.
Mark 10:24-25
And the disciples were astonished at his words. But again having answered, Jesus says to them, Children, how difficult it is for those who trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God.
Luke 12:20
But God said to him, Thou foolish man, they demand thy soul from thee this night, and the things that thou prepared, whose will they be?