Proverbs 11:28 Themes and Topics

Let both grow together until the harvest, and at harvest time I will tell the reapers, "Gather the weeds first and tie them in bundles for burning, but bring the wheat into my barn."'" Verse Concepts

How blessed is the person, who does not take the advice of the wicked, who does not stand on the path with sinners, and who does not sit in the seat of mockers. But he delights in the LORD's instruction, and meditates in his instruction day and night. He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in its season, and whose leaf does not wither. He will prosper in everything he does.

Blessed is the person who trusts in the LORD, making the LORD his trust. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by a stream. He won't fear when the heat comes, and his leaves will be green. In a year of drought he won't be concerned, nor will he stop producing fruit."

But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the gracious love of God forever and ever. Verse Concepts

The righteous will flourish like palm trees; they will grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Planted in the LORD's Temple, they will flourish in the courtyard of our God.

The person who trusts in his wealth will fall, but the righteous will flourish like green leaves. Verse Concepts

A person doesn't gain security by wickedness, but the righteous won't be uprooted. Verse Concepts

The person who trusts in his wealth will fall, but the righteous will flourish like green leaves. Verse Concepts

Israel's branches will spread out, and its beauty will be like an olive tree, with its scent like that of Lebanon. Verse Concepts

Then your people will all be righteous; They'll possess the land forever. They are the shoot that the LORD planted, the works of his hands, so that I might be glorified. Verse Concepts

He cuts off every branch that does not produce fruit in me, and he cuts back every branch that does produce fruit, so that it might produce more fruit. You are already clean because of what I've spoken to you. "Abide in me, and I will abide in you. Just as the branch cannot produce fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. read more.
I am the vine, you are the branches. The one who abides in me while I abide in him produces much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing.

It is vain to trust in a horse for deliverance, even with its great strength, it cannot deliver. Verse Concepts

For I place no confidence in my bow, nor will my sword deliver me. Verse Concepts

The person who trusts in his wealth will fall, but the righteous will flourish like green leaves. Verse Concepts

those who put confidence in their wealth and boast about their great riches? Verse Concepts

Some boast in chariots, others in horses; but we will boast in the name of the LORD our God. Verse Concepts

But, because you trust in your deeds and your riches, you will also be captured. Chemosh will go out into exile, along with his priests and officials. Verse Concepts

and built a reservoir between the walls to store water from the Old Pool. But you did not look at the One who did it, nor did you see the One who planned it long ago. Verse Concepts

"How terrible it will be for those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in the chariot, because there are so many, and in charioteers, because they are so strong but do not look to the Holy One of Israel or seek the LORD! Yet he is also wise and can bring disaster; he does not take back his words, but will rise up against the house of those who practice evil and against anyone who assists people who work iniquity. The Egyptians are men, not God, and their horses are physical, not spirit. When the LORD stretches out his hand, anyone who assists will stumble, and the one who is helped will fall; and they will all perish together."

Then he replied to me, "This is this message from the LORD to Zerubbabel: "Not by valor nor by strength, but only by my Spirit,' says the LORD of the Heavenly Armies. Verse Concepts

The disciples were startled by these words, but Jesus told them again, "Children, how hard it is for those who trust in their wealth to get into the kingdom of God! Verse Concepts

The person who trusts in his wealth will fall, but the righteous will flourish like green leaves. Verse Concepts

Wealth won't help in the time of judgment, but righteousness will deliver from death. Verse Concepts

The person who trusts in his wealth will fall, but the righteous will flourish like green leaves. Verse Concepts

The disciples were startled by these words, but Jesus told them again, "Children, how hard it is for those who trust in their wealth to get into the kingdom of God! Verse Concepts

Tell those who are rich in this age not to be arrogant and not to place their confidence in anything as uncertain as riches. Instead, let them place their confidence in God, who lavishly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Verse Concepts

"Look, here is a young man who refused to make God his strength; instead, he trusted in his great wealth and made his wickedness his strength. Verse Concepts

this is also a sin that deserves to be judged, since I would have tried to deceive God above." Verse Concepts

"If I've put my confidence in gold, if I've told gold, "You're my security,' if I've found joy in great wealth that I own, if I've earned a lot with my own hands,

The wealth of a rich person is his fortified city; in his own imagination, it is like a high wall. Verse Concepts

Then I'll say to myself, "You've stored up plenty of good things for many years. Take it easy, eat, drink, and enjoy yourself."' But God told him, "You fool! This very night your life will be demanded back from you. Now who will get the things you've accumulated?'

The person who trusts in his wealth will fall, but the righteous will flourish like green leaves. Verse Concepts

Why do you make evil the foundation of your boasting, mighty one? God's gracious love never ceases. Your tongue, like a sharp razor, devises wicked things and crafts treachery. You love evil rather than good, falsehood rather than speaking uprightly. Interlude read more.
You love all words that destroy, you deceitful tongue! But God will tear you down forever; he will take you away, even snatching you out of your tent! He will uproot you from the land of the living. Interlude The righteous will fear when they see this, but then they will laugh at him, saying, "Look, here is a young man who refused to make God his strength; instead, he trusted in his great wealth and made his wickedness his strength.

Then Jesus told his disciples, "I tell all of you with certainty, it will be hard for a rich person to get into the kingdom from heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to squeeze through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to get into the kingdom of God." When the disciples heard this, they were completely astonished. "Who, then, can be saved?" they asked. read more.
Jesus looked at them intently and said, "For humans this is impossible, but for God all things are possible."

Then Jesus looked around and told his disciples, "How hard it will be for those who are wealthy to enter the kingdom of God!" The disciples were startled by these words, but Jesus told them again, "Children, how hard it is for those who trust in their wealth to get into the kingdom of God! It's easier for a camel to squeeze through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to get into the kingdom of God." read more.
The disciples were utterly amazed and asked one another, "Then who can be saved?" Jesus looked at them intently and said, "For humans it's impossible, but not for God. All things are possible for God."

So when Jesus saw how sad he was, he said, "How hard it is for rich people to get into the kingdom of God! Indeed, it's easier for a camel to squeeze through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to get into the kingdom of God." Those who were listening to Jesus asked, "Then who can be saved?" read more.
Jesus replied, "The things that are impossible for people are possible for God."

those who put confidence in their wealth and boast about their great riches? No man can redeem the life of another, nor can he give to God a sufficient payment for him for it would cost too much to redeem his life, and the payments would go on forever read more.
that he should go on living and not see corruption. Indeed, he will see wise people die; the stupid and the senseless will meet their doom and leave their wealth to others. Their inner thoughts are on their homes forever; their dwellings from generation to generation. They even name their lands after themselves. But humanity cannot last, despite its conceit; it will pass away just like the animals. This is the fate of those who are foolish and of those who correct their words after they speak. Interlude Like sheep, they are destined for the realm of the dead, with death as their shepherd. The upright will have dominion over them in the morning; their strength will be consumed in the afterlife, so that they have no home. God will truly redeem me from the power of Sheol. He will surely receive me! Interlude Don't be afraid when someone gets rich, when the glory of his household increases. When he dies, he will not be able to take it all with him his possessions will not follow him to the grave, although he considers himself blessed while he's alive. Though people praise you for doing well, you will end up like your ancestors' generation, never again to see the light of day! Humanity, despite its conceit, does not understand that it will perish, just like the animals. A song of Asaph.