Proverbs 28:26 He that trusts in his own heart is a fool: but whoever walks wisely, he shall be delivered. I. THE PRINCIPLE OF FOLLY IS LIFE IN AND FOR SELF ALONE. The thought that is superior to counsel and comparison with other minds; the feeling which shuts out consideration and sympathy; the will which would act as if it knew no law but its own; - these are manifestations of that folly which is at once immoral and irreligious. II. PRACTICAL WISDOM WELL COMPARED TO A WALK. This is the rising in thought towards universal truth. It is governed by the pulse of charity in the soul; it moves towards all worthy Divine and human ends. In folly we advance to perdition, in aiming at our weal, in wisdom, renouncing self, we enter blessedness. - J. Parallel Verses KJV: He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.WEB: One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe. |
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