Proverbs 11:28

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

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WEBBE

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

BSB

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

KJV

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

ASV

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

BBE

He who puts his faith in wealth will come to nothing; but the upright man will be full of growth like the green leaf.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verse 28

The true believer is a branch of the living Vine. When those that take root in the world wither, those who are grafted into Christ shall be fruitful.

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