Parallel Verses

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.

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 robs his father or mother, and says: It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a man who destroys. 25 An arrogant man stirs up strife,
But he who trusts in the Lord will prosper.
26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool. He who walks wisely will be delivered.

Cross References

Proverbs 11:25

The liberal person will prosper. He who waters will be watered.

Proverbs 15:18

An angry man stirs up strife. The slow to anger calms disputes.

Proverbs 13:4

The lazy man desires and has nothing. The diligent man will be made rich.

1 Timothy 6:6

Godliness with contentment is great gain.

Psalm 84:12

O Jehovah of Hosts, blessed is the man who trusts in you.

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up strife. Love covers all sins.

Proverbs 13:10

Pride brings contention, but wisdom is with the well advised.

Proverbs 15:30

The light of the eyes rejoices the heart: and a good report makes the bones healthy.

Proverbs 21:24

Proud and haughty mocker is his name. He acts with overbearing pride.

Proverbs 22:10

Throw out the scoffer and contention will go away, yes, strife and reproach will cease.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry man stirs up dissension. A furious man abounds in sin.

Proverbs 29:25

Fear of man brings a snare (trap). He who trusts in Jehovah will be safe.

Isaiah 58:11

Jehovah will continually guide you. He will satisfy your desire in scorched places and give strength to your bones. You will be like a watered garden and like a spring of water whose waters do not fail.

Jeremiah 17:7-8

Blessed is the man who trusts in Jehovah, whose refuge and security (confidence and hope) is Jehovah.

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