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Proverbs 11:28

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

Proverbs 11:28 · American Standard Version

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Proverbs 11:28 in other translations

KJV King James Version

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

BSB Berean Standard Bible

He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage.

WEB World English Bible

He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

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In context

25 The liberal soul shall be made fat; And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

26 He that withholdeth grain, the people shall curse him; But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

27 He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.

28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.

30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls.

31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth; How much more the wicked and the sinner!

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