Parallel Verses

NET Bible

The greedy person stirs up dissension, but the one who trusts in the Lord will prosper.

New American Standard Bible

An arrogant man stirs up strife,
But he who trusts in the Lord will prosper.

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.

Holman Bible

A greedy person provokes conflict,
but whoever trusts in the Lord will prosper.

International Standard Version

An arrogant man stirs up dissension, but anyone who trusts in the LORD prospers.

A Conservative Version

He who is of a greedy spirit stirs up strife, but he who puts his trust in LORD shall be made fat.

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.

Amplified


An arrogant and greedy man stirs up strife,
But he who trusts in the Lord will be blessed and prosper.

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.

Darby Translation

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

Julia Smith Translation

He enlarging the soul shall excite strife: and he trusting upon Jehovah shall he made fat

King James 2000

He that is of a proud heart stirs up strife: but he that puts his trust in the LORD shall be prospered.

Lexham Expanded Bible

The {greedy person} will stir up strife, but he who trusts in Yahweh will be enriched.

Modern King James verseion

He who is of a proud heart stirs up fighting; but he who puts his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

He that is of a proud stomach, stirreth up strife; but he that putteth his trust in the LORD, shall be well fed.

New Heart English Bible

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

The Emphasized Bible

The ambitious in soul, stirreth up strife, but, he that trusteth in Yahweh, shall be enriched.

Webster

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 Yahweh will prosper.

Youngs Literal Translation

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

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
He that is of a proud
רחב 
Rachab 
Usage: 20

נפשׁ 
Nephesh 
Usage: 753

גּרה 
Garah 
Usage: 14

מדון 
Madown 
Usage: 11

בּטח 
Batach 
Usage: 120

in the Lord

Usage: 0

Context Readings

All About Life

24 The one who robs his father and mother and says, "There is no transgression," is a companion to the one who destroys. 25 The greedy person stirs up dissension, but the one who trusts in the Lord will prosper. 26 The one who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but the one who walks in wisdom will escape.



Cross References

Proverbs 11:25

A generous person will be enriched, and the one who provides water for others will himself be satisfied.

Proverbs 15:18

A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.

Proverbs 13:4

The appetite of the sluggard craves but gets nothing, but the desire of the diligent will be abundantly satisfied.

1 Timothy 6:6

Now godliness combined with contentment brings great profit.

Psalm 84:12

O Lord who rules over all, how blessed are those who trust in you!

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.

Proverbs 13:10

With pride comes only contention, but wisdom is with the well-advised.

Proverbs 15:30

A bright look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the body.

Proverbs 21:24

A proud and arrogant person, whose name is "Scoffer," acts with overbearing pride.

Proverbs 22:10

Drive out the scorner and contention will leave; strife and insults will cease.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry person stirs up dissension, and a wrathful person is abounding in transgression.

Proverbs 29:25

The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord will be set on high.

Isaiah 58:11

The Lord will continually lead you; he will feed you even in parched regions. He will give you renewed strength, and you will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring that continually produces water.

Jeremiah 17:7-8

My blessing is on those people who trust in me, who put their confidence in me.

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