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Proverbs 28:26
He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe.
Proverbs 28:26 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 28:26 in other translations
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
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In context
23 He who says words of protest to a man will later have more approval than one who says smooth words with his tongue.
24 He who takes from his father or his mother what is theirs by right, and says, It is no sin; is the same as a taker of life.
25 He who is ever desiring profit is a cause of fighting; but he who puts his faith in the Lord will be made fat.
26 He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe.
27 He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them.
28 When evil-doers are lifted up, men take cover; but when destruction overtakes them, the upright are increased.
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