Parallel Verses

International Standard Version

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

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.

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.

NET Bible

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

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 Whoever steals from his father or mother but claims, "It's no sin," is a companion to someone who demolishes. 25 An arrogant man stirs up dissension, but anyone who trusts in the LORD prospers. 26 Whoever trusts in himself is foolish, but whoever lives wisely will be kept safe.

Cross References

Proverbs 11:25

A generous person will prosper, and anyone who gives water will receive a flood in return.

Proverbs 15:18

The quickly angered man stirs up contention, but anyone who controls his temper calms a dispute.

Proverbs 13:4

The lazy person craves, yet receives nothing, but the desires of the diligent are satisfied.

1 Timothy 6:6

Of course, godliness with contentment does bring a great profit.

Psalm 84:12

LORD of Heavenly Armies, how happy are those who trust in you. To the Director: A Psalm by the descendants of Korah.

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred awakens contention, but love covers all transgressions.

Proverbs 13:10

Arrogance only brings quarreling, but those receiving advice are wise.

Proverbs 15:30

Bright eyes encourage the heart; good news nourishes the body.

Proverbs 21:24

The names "Proud," "Arrogant," and "Mocker" fit whoever acts with presumptuous conceit.

Proverbs 22:10

Throw out the mocker and strife departs, too; furthermore, quarrels and discord will end.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry man stirs up arguments, and a hot-tempered man causes many transgressions.

Proverbs 29:25

Fearing any human being is a trap, but confiding in the LORD keeps anyone safe.

Isaiah 58:11

And the LORD will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in parched places, and they will strengthen your bones; and you'll be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters never fail.

Jeremiah 17:7-8

Blessed is the person who trusts in the LORD, making the LORD his trust.

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