Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
New American Standard Bible
But he who walks wisely will be delivered.
King James Version
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
International Standard Version
Whoever trusts in himself is foolish, but whoever lives wisely will be kept safe.
A Conservative Version
He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but he who walks wisely, he shall be delivered.
American Standard Version
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
Amplified
He who trusts confidently in his own heart is a [dull, thickheaded] fool,
But he who walks in [skillful and godly] wisdom will be rescued.
Bible in Basic English
He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe.
Darby Translation
He that confideth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
Julia Smith Translation
He trusting in his heart is foolish: and he going in wisdom shall be delivered.
King James 2000
He that trusts in his own heart is a fool: but whosoever walks wisely, he shall be delivered.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be saved.
Modern King James verseion
He who trusts in his own heart is a fool; but whoever walks wisely, he shall be delivered.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool; but he that dealeth wisely, shall be safe.
NET Bible
The one who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but the one who walks in wisdom will escape.
New Heart English Bible
One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
The Emphasized Bible
He that trusteth his own heart, the same, is a dullard, but, he that walketh wisely, the same, shall be delivered.
Webster
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoever walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
World English Bible
One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
Youngs Literal Translation
Whoso is trusting in his heart is a fool, And whoso is walking in wisdom is delivered.
Themes
false Confidence » Self-confidence, an element of insecurity » The danger of
Deliverance » Who shall be delivered
Fools » Characteristics of » Self-confidence
Fools » Trust to their own hearts
Heart » Those that trust in their own heart
The Heart » He that trusteth in, is a fool
Trust » Of the wicked » Is in their own heart
Trust » Those that trust in their own heart
Topics
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 28:26
Verse Info
Context Readings
All About Life
25
but whoever trusts in the Lord will prosper.
but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
will not be in need,
but one who turns his eyes away
will receive many curses.
Cross References
Proverbs 3:5
and do not rely on your own understanding;
James 3:13-18
Who is wise and has understanding among you? He should show his works by good conduct with wisdom’s gentleness.
2 Kings 8:13
Hazael said, “How could your servant, a mere dog,
Elisha answered, “The Lord has shown me that you will be king over Aram.”
Job 28:28
“The fear of the Lord is this: wisdom.
And to turn from evil is understanding.”
Jeremiah 17:9
and incurable—who can understand it?
Mark 7:21-23
Mark 14:27-31
Then
Romans 8:7
For the mind-set of the flesh is hostile
2 Timothy 3:15
and you know that from childhood you have known the sacred Scriptures,
James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him.