Proverbs 28:26

American Standard Version (1901)

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 3:5 : 5 Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding:
  • Job 28:28 : 28 And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.
  • Jas 3:13-18 : 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom. 14 But if ye have bitter jealousy and faction in your heart, glory not and lie not against the truth. 15 This wisdom is not [a wisdom] that cometh down from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. 16 For where jealousy and faction are, there is confusion and every vile deed. 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without variance, without hypocrisy. 18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for them that make peace.
  • Jas 1:5 : 5 But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
  • 2 Kgs 8:13 : 13 And Hazael said, But what is thy servant, who is but a dog, that he should do this great thing? And Elisha answered, Jehovah hath showed me that thou shalt be king over Syria.
  • Jer 17:9 : 9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and it is exceedingly corrupt: who can know it?
  • Mark 7:21-23 : 21 For from within, out of the heart of men, evil thoughts proceed, fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries, 22 covetings, wickednesses, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, railing, pride, foolishness: 23 all these evil things proceed from within, and defile the man.
  • Mark 14:27-31 : 27 And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered abroad. 28 Howbeit, after I am raised up, I will go before you into Galilee. 29 But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I. 30 And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, that thou to-day, [even] this night, before the cock crow twice, shalt deny me thrice. 31 But he spake exceedingly vehemently, If I must die with thee, I will not deny thee. And in like manner also said they all.
  • Rom 8:7 : 7 because the mind of the flesh is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can it be:
  • 2 Tim 3:15 : 15 And that from a babe thou hast known the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 12:15
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    15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

  • Prov 28:25
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    25He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

  • Prov 14:33
    77%

    33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But [that which is] in the inward part of fools is made known.

  • Prov 14:8
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    8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Prov 26:12
    76%

    12Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

  • Prov 14:14-17
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    76%

    14The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways; And a good man [shall be satisfied] from himself.

    15The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.

    16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

    17He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.

  • Prov 10:8-9
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    76%

    8The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.

    9He that walketh uprightly walketh surely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

  • Prov 19:1
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    1Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

  • Prov 12:23
    75%

    23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

  • Eccl 10:2-3
    2 verses
    75%

    2A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.

    3Yea also, when the fool walketh by the way, his understanding faileth him, and he saith to every one [that] he is a fool.

  • Prov 19:3
    75%

    3The foolishness of man subverteth his way; And his heart fretteth against Jehovah.

  • Prov 18:2
    75%

    2A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.

  • Prov 26:5-6
    2 verses
    74%

    5Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.

    6He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off [his own] feet, [and] drinketh in damage.

  • Prov 3:5
    74%

    5Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding:

  • Prov 13:16
    74%

    16Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth [his] folly.

  • Prov 29:11
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    11A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

  • Prov 11:28-29
    2 verses
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    28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

    29He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.

  • Prov 15:21
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    21Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.

  • Prov 29:25
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    25The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.

  • Prov 15:14
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    14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

  • Prov 14:2-3
    2 verses
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    2He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.

    3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for [his] pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

  • Prov 16:20
    73%

    20He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.

  • Prov 28:11
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    11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

  • Prov 8:5
    72%

    5O ye simple, understand prudence; And, ye fools, be of an understanding heart.

  • Prov 14:24
    72%

    24The crown of the wise is their riches; [But] the folly of fools is [only] folly.

  • Prov 28:18
    72%

    18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in [his] ways shall fall at once.

  • Prov 13:20
    72%

    20Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

  • 1 Cor 3:18
    72%

    18Let no man deceive himself. If any man thinketh that he is wise among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise.

  • Prov 10:18
    72%

    18He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.

  • Ps 40:4
    72%

    4Blessed is the man that maketh Jehovah his trust, And respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.

  • Prov 1:32
    72%

    32For the backsliding of the simple shall slay them, And the careless ease of fools shall destroy them.

  • Prov 27:12
    71%

    12A prudent man seeth the evil, [and] hideth himself; [But] the simple pass on, [and] suffer for it.

  • Prov 15:7
    71%

    7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.

  • Job 15:31
    71%

    31Let him not trust in vanity, deceiving himself; For vanity shall be his recompense.

  • Prov 16:22
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    22Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is [their] folly.

  • Jer 17:5
    71%

    5Thus saith Jehovah: Cursed is the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from Jehovah.

  • Prov 28:6
    71%

    6Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in [his] ways, though he be rich.

  • Prov 28:14
    71%

    14Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

  • Prov 12:8
    71%

    8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

  • Prov 17:20
    71%

    20He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

  • Prov 15:5
    71%

    5A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

  • Prov 14:29
    71%

    29He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.