25A greedy man stirs up dissension, but he who trusts in the Lord will prosper.


In Context

22 A stingy man is eager to get rich and is unaware that poverty awaits him.

23 He who rebukes a man will in the end gain more favor than he who has a flattering tongue.

24 He who robs his father or mother and says, "It's not wrong"- he is partner to him who destroys.

25 A greedy man stirs up dissension, but he who trusts in the Lord will prosper.

26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

27 He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but he who closes his eyes to them receives many curses.

Proverbs 28:25 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

28:25He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

28:25He that boasteth, and puffeth up himself, stirreth up quarrels: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be healed.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

28:25He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:25He that is puffed up in soul exciteth contention; but he that relieth upon Jehovah shall be made fat.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

28:25He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:25He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:25One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

28:25Whoso is proud in soul stirreth up contention, And whoso is trusting on Jehovah is made fat.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

28:25He that is of a proud heart stirs up strife: but he that puts his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.