Verse 25

He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, but he who puts his trust in the LORD shall be made prosperous.

Other Translations

• GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk

  En grådig mann skaper strid, men den som stoler på Herren, vil blomstre.

• Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst

  Den som er storsinnet, vekker opp strid; men den som stoler på Herren, skal bli gjort fet.

• Norsk King James

  Den som er stolt i hjertet, skaper strid; men den som setter sin lit til Herren, skal bli fylt med velstand.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  Den som er stolt, skaper strid, men den som stoler på Herren, skal bli velfylt.

• Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål

  Den som er grådig, vekker krav, men den som stoler på Herren, vil blomstre.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  Den som har et stolt hjerte, vekker strid, men den som setter sin lit til Herren, vil bli velfødd.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  Den som har et hovmodig hjerte, fremkaller strid, men den som setter sin lit til HERREN, skal oppleve overflod.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  Den som har et stolt hjerte, vekker strid, men den som setter sin lit til Herren, vil bli velfødd.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  Den som er grådig, setter strid, men den som stoler på Herren, vil blomstre.

• Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

  A greedy person stirs up conflict, but the one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

• biblecontext

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• GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024

  Den som er grådig vekker strid, men den som stoler på Herren, blir gjort rik.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Den, som haver et stolt Mod, blander sig i Trætte, men den, som forlader sig paa Herren, skal blive fed.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  He that is of a oud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

• KJV 1769 norsk

  Den som er av et stolt hjerte skaper strid, men den som setter sin lit til Herren, vil bli fylt med velstand.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  Den som er grådig, skaper strid; men den som stoler på Herren, vil ha framgang.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  Den som er hovmodig puster opp strid, men den som stoler på Herren blir fornøyd.

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Den som har en grisk ånd skaper strid; men den som stoler på Herren, skal bli velfødd.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  Den som alltid søker profitt er en årsak til strid; men den som setter sin lit til Herren vil ha overflod.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  He that is of a proude stomacke, stereth vp strife: but he that putteth his trust in ye LORDE, shalbe well fedd.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  He that is of a proude heart, stirreth vp strife: but he that trusteth in the Lorde, shall be fatte.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  He that is of a proude stomacke stirreth vp strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lorde shalbe well fed.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  ¶ He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

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

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  Whoso is proud in soul stirreth up contention, And whoso is trusting on Jehovah is made fat.

• American Standard Version (1901)

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

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  He who is ever desiring profit is a cause of fighting; but he who puts his faith in the Lord will be made fat.

• World English Bible (2000)

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

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  The greedy person stirs up dissension, but the one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

Referenced Verses

• Prov 15:18 : 18 A wrathful man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms strife.
• Prov 11:25 : 25 The generous soul shall be made rich, and he who waters shall be watered also himself.
• Prov 13:4 : 4 The soul of the sluggard desires and has nothing, but the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.
• 1 Tim 6:6 : 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
• Prov 13:10 : 10 By pride comes only contention, but with the well advised is wisdom.
• Ps 84:12 : 12 O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man who trusts in you.
• Prov 10:12 : 12 Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins.
• Prov 15:30 : 30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and a good report makes the bones healthy.
• Prov 21:24 : 24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who deals in arrogant wrath.
• Prov 22:10 : 10 Cast out the scoffer, and contention shall go out; yes, strife and reproach shall cease.
• Prov 29:22 : 22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression.
• Prov 29:25 : 25 The fear of man brings a snare; but whoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
• Isa 58:11 : 11 And the LORD shall guide you continually and satisfy your soul in drought, and strengthen your bones: and you shall be like a watered garden and like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.
• Jer 17:7-8 : 7 Blessed is the man that trusts in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. 8 For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreads out its roots by the river, and shall not see when heat comes, but its leaf shall be green; and shall not be anxious in the year of drought, nor cease from yielding fruit.