Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The greedy stir up conflict, but those who trust in the LORD will prosper. New Living Translation Greed causes fighting; trusting the LORD leads to prosperity. English Standard Version A greedy man stirs up strife, but the one who trusts in the LORD will be enriched. Berean Standard Bible A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper. King James Bible He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. New King James Version He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the LORD will be prospered. New American Standard Bible An arrogant person stirs up strife, But one who trusts in the LORD will prosper. NASB 1995 An arrogant man stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the LORD will prosper. NASB 1977 An arrogant man stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the LORD will prosper. Legacy Standard Bible An arrogant man stirs up strife, But he who trusts in Yahweh will be enriched. Amplified Bible An arrogant and greedy man stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the LORD will be blessed and prosper. Christian Standard Bible A greedy person stirs up conflict, but whoever trusts in the LORD will prosper. Holman Christian Standard Bible A greedy person provokes conflict, but whoever trusts in the LORD will prosper. American Standard Version He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat. Contemporary English Version Selfish people cause trouble, but you will live a full life if you trust the LORD. English Revised Version He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. GOD'S WORD® Translation A greedy person stirs up a fight, but whoever trusts the LORD prospers. Good News Translation Selfishness only causes trouble. You are much better off to trust the LORD. International Standard Version An arrogant man stirs up dissension, but anyone who trusts in the LORD prospers. Majority Standard Bible A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper. NET Bible The greedy person stirs up dissension, but the one who trusts in the LORD will prosper. New Heart English Bible One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in the LORD will prosper. Webster's Bible Translation He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. World English Bible One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhoever is proud in soul stirs up contention, "" And whoever is trusting on YHWH is made fat. Young's Literal Translation Whoso is proud in soul stirreth up contention, And whoso is trusting on Jehovah is made fat. Smith's Literal Translation He enlarging the soul shall excite strife: and he trusting upon Jehovah shall he made fat. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe that boasteth, and puffeth up himself, stirreth up quarrels: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be healed. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever boasts and enlarges himself stirs up conflicts. Yet truly, whoever trusts in the Lord will be healed. New American Bible The greedy person stirs up strife, but the one who trusts in the LORD will prosper. New Revised Standard Version The greedy person stirs up strife, but whoever trusts in the LORD will be enriched. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleA greedy man stirs up strife; but he who puts his trust in the LORD shall be enriched. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The covetous man stirs up contention and he that is assured by LORD JEHOVAH will grow fat. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be abundantly gratified. Brenton Septuagint Translation An unbelieving man judges rashly: but he that trusts in the Lord will act carefully. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Boldness of the Righteous…24He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys. 25A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper. 26He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.… Cross References James 4:6 But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 1 Peter 5:5 Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom. Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Proverbs 13:10 Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised. Luke 14:11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Proverbs 29:23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor. Romans 12:16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited. Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor. 1 Corinthians 10:12 So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall. Proverbs 18:12 Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. Galatians 5:26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying one another. Isaiah 2:11-12 The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. / For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled— Treasury of Scripture He that is of a proud heart stirs up strife: but he that puts his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. that is Proverbs 10:12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. Proverbs 13:10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom. Proverbs 15:18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. he that putteth Psalm 84:12 O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee. Jeremiah 17:7,8 Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is… 1 Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. made Proverbs 11:25 The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. Proverbs 13:4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. Proverbs 15:30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat. Jump to Previous Abundantly Arrogant Cause Contention Desiring Dissension Enriched Exciteth Faith Fat Fighting Gratified Greedy Heart Profit Prosper Proud Puffed Puts Putteth Soul Spirit Stirreth Stirs Strife Trust Trusting TrustsJump to Next Abundantly Arrogant Cause Contention Desiring Dissension Enriched Exciteth Faith Fat Fighting Gratified Greedy Heart Profit Prosper Proud Puffed Puts Putteth Soul Spirit Stirreth Stirs Strife Trust Trusting TrustsProverbs 28 1. general observations of impiety and integrityA greedy man The phrase "a greedy man" in Proverbs 28:25 refers to an individual driven by an insatiable desire for more, often at the expense of others. The Hebrew word used here is "רחב" (rachab), which conveys a sense of broadness or expansiveness, symbolizing an unending appetite. In a biblical context, greed is frequently condemned as it leads to idolatry, where material possessions or wealth become more important than God (Colossians 3:5). Historically, greed has been a destructive force, leading to societal decay and personal ruin. The Bible consistently warns against the dangers of greed, urging believers to find contentment in God's provision (1 Timothy 6:6-10). stirs up strife but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A greedy manרְחַב־ (rə·ḥaḇ-) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7342: Wide, broad stirs up יְגָרֶ֣ה (yə·ḡā·reh) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1624: To stir up (strife), engage in strife strife, מָד֑וֹן (mā·ḏō·wn) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4066: A contest, quarrel but he who trusts וּבוֹטֵ֖חַ (ū·ḇō·w·ṭê·aḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 982: To trust, be confident, sure in עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel will prosper. יְדֻשָּֽׁן׃ (yə·ḏuš·šān) Verb - Pual - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1878: To be fat, to fatten, to anoint, to satisfy, to remove, ashes Links Proverbs 28:25 NIVProverbs 28:25 NLT Proverbs 28:25 ESV Proverbs 28:25 NASB Proverbs 28:25 KJV Proverbs 28:25 BibleApps.com Proverbs 28:25 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 28:25 Chinese Bible Proverbs 28:25 French Bible Proverbs 28:25 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 28:25 One who is greedy stirs up strife (Prov. 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