Proverbs 28:25 A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

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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 Version
Whoever 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 Bible
He 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 Bible
A 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 1917
He 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.…

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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.

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Proverbs 28

1. general observations of impiety and integrity

Berean Study Bible

A 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
The phrase "stirs up strife" indicates the discord and conflict that arise from greed. The Hebrew word "מדון" (madon) is used here, meaning contention or dispute. Greed often leads to competition, jealousy, and conflict, as individuals prioritize their desires over harmony and peace. Scripturally, strife is seen as a work of the flesh (Galatians 5:19-21) and is contrary to the peace and unity that God desires for His people. Historically, communities and families have been torn apart by strife, underscoring the destructive power of unchecked greed.

but he who trusts in the LORD
This phrase presents a stark contrast to the greedy man. Trusting in the LORD, or "בטח ביהוה" (batach b'Yahweh) in Hebrew, implies a deep, abiding faith and reliance on God's character and promises. Trusting in God is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, emphasizing the importance of faith over reliance on material wealth or human strength (Proverbs 3:5-6). In a historical context, those who placed their trust in God often found peace and stability, even in turbulent times, as God proved Himself faithful and true.

will prosper
The phrase "will prosper" is a promise of blessing and success for those who trust in the LORD. The Hebrew word "דשן" (dashen) means to be enriched or to thrive. This prosperity is not merely material but encompasses spiritual and emotional well-being. Biblically, true prosperity is found in a life aligned with God's will, characterized by righteousness, peace, and joy (Romans 14:17). Historically, individuals and nations that have honored God and trusted in Him have experienced His favor and blessing, demonstrating the truth of this promise.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(25) He that is of a proud heart.--Who thinks much of himself, "stirreth up strife" by his struggles with others for pre-eminence, and mostly gains only vexation and disappointment for his trouble; "but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat," being richly rewarded with that "peace which passeth all understanding."

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 25. - He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife (Proverbs 15:18; Proverbs 29:22); literally, he that is of a wide soul. This may certainly denote pride (qui se jactat et dilatat, Vulgate), in which case the gnome says that one who thinks much of himself and despises others is the cause of quarrels and dissensions, occasioned by his struggles for pre-eminence and the ill feeling arising from his overbearing and supercilious conduct. Others, and rightly, take the wide soul to denote covetousness (comp. Proverbs 23:2; Isaiah 14; Habakkuk 2:5). It is the man of insatiable desire, the grasping avaricious man, who excites quarrels and mars all peace, and in the end destroys himself. "Whence come wars," asks St. James (James 4:1), "and whence come fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your pleasures that war in your members? Ye lust, and have act; ye kill, and covet, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war." Septuagint, "An unbelieving [ἄπιστος, Alexand. ἄπληστος, insatiate] man judgeth rashly." But he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat (Proverbs 11:25; Proverbs 16:20; Proverbs 29:25). The character here opposed to the covetous is that of the patient. God-fearing man, who is contented to do his duty, and leave the result in the Lord's hands. This man shall be made fat, shall be comforted and largely blessed, while he who puts his hope in material things shall fall into calamity. Septuagint, "He who trusts in the Lord will be in his care (ἐν ἐπιμελείᾳ ἔσται)."

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

A greedy man
רְחַב־ (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

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