Parallel Verses

Lexham Expanded Bible

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

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.

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 He who robs his father and his mother and says, "There is no crime," is partner to a man who corrupts. 25 The {greedy person} will stir up strife, but he who trusts in Yahweh will be enriched. 26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be saved.



Cross References

Proverbs 11:25

A person of blessing will be enriched, and he who gives water also will be refreshed.

Proverbs 15:18

A man who is hot-tempered will stir up strife, but he who is slow [to] {anger}, he will calm contention.

Proverbs 13:4

The soul of the lazy craves, but there is nothing, but the person of diligence is richly supplied.

1 Timothy 6:6

But godliness with contentment is a great means of gain.

Psalm 84:12

O Yahweh [of] hosts, blessed [is the] man who trusts you.

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers over all offenses.

Proverbs 13:10

Only by insolence is strife set up, and wisdom [is] with those who take advice.

Proverbs 15:30

From the light of the eyes, the heart will rejoice, and good news will enliven the bones.

Proverbs 21:24

The proud, haughty one: "scoffer" [is] his name; he acts with arrogance of pride.

Proverbs 22:10

Drive out a scoffer and strife will go out; quarrel and abuse will cease.

Proverbs 29:22

A man of anger will stir strife, and the owner of anger, much transgression.

Proverbs 29:25

The fear of a person will lay a snare, but he who trusts in Yahweh will be secure.

Isaiah 58:11

And Yahweh will lead you continually, and satisfy your soul in a barren land, and he will strengthen your bones, and you shall be like a well-watered garden, and like a spring of water whose water does not fail.

Jeremiah 17:7-8

Blessed be the person who trusts in Yahweh, and Yahweh is his trust.

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