Proverbs 28:25

World English Bible (2000)

One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 15:18 : 18 A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
  • Prov 11:25 : 25 The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.
  • Prov 13:4 : 4 The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
  • 1 Tim 6:6 : 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
  • Prov 13:10 : 10 Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.
  • Ps 84:12 : 12 Yahweh of Armies, blessed is the man who trusts in you. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by the sons of Korah.
  • Prov 10:12 : 12 Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.
  • Prov 15:30 : 30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.
  • Prov 21:24 : 24 The proud and haughty man, "scoffer" is his name; he works in the arrogance of pride.
  • Prov 22:10 : 10 Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out; yes, quarrels and insults will stop.
  • Prov 29:22 : 22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
  • Prov 29:25 : 25 The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.
  • Isa 58:11 : 11 and Yahweh will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in dry places, and make strong your bones; and you shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters don't fail.
  • Jer 17:7-8 : 7 Blessed is the man who trusts in Yahweh, and whose trust Yahweh is. 8 For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, who spreads out its roots by the river, and shall not fear when heat comes, but its leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.

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    26One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

  • Prov 11:28-29
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    28He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

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    22An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.

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    18A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

  • Ps 40:4
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    4Blessed is the man who makes Yahweh his trust, and doesn't respect the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.

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    25The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.

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    7"Behold, this is the man who didn't make God his strength, but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness."

  • Prov 17:19-20
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    19He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.

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  • Prov 28:19-20
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    19One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

    20A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

  • Prov 14:29-31
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  • Prov 15:27
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    27He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.

  • Prov 16:18-20
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    18Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

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  • Prov 19:3
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    3The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh.

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    14Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

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    10Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.

  • Prov 21:24
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    24The proud and haughty man, "scoffer" is his name; he works in the arrogance of pride.

  • Prov 22:16
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    16Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.

  • Prov 28:8
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    8He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

  • Prov 28:10-11
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    10Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.

    11The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

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    5Thus says Yahweh: Cursed is the man who trusts in man, and makes flesh his arm, and whose heart departs from Yahweh.

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    5Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh: they shall certainly not be unpunished.

  • Prov 28:6
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    6Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

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    28A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.

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    22A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him.

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    17He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

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    4The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

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