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But the godly flourish like leaves in spring.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He who trusts in his riches will fall, But the righteous will flourish like foliage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />One who trusts in his riches will fall, But the righteous will flourish like the <i>green</i> leaf.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He who trusts in his riches will fall, But the righteous will flourish like the green leaf.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He who trusts in his riches will fall, But the righteous will flourish like the <i>green</i> leaf.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He who trusts in his riches will fall, But the righteous will flourish like the <i>green</i> leaf.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He who leans on <i>and</i> trusts in <i>and</i> is confident in his riches will fall, But the righteous [who trust in God’s provision] will flourish like a <i>green</i> leaf.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Anyone trusting in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like foliage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Anyone trusting in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like foliage. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Trust in your wealth, and you will be a failure, but God's people will prosper like healthy plants. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Whoever trusts his riches will fall, but righteous people will flourish like a green leaf.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Those who depend on their wealth will fall like the leaves of autumn, but the righteous will prosper like the leaves of summer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The person who trusts in his wealth will fall, but the righteous will flourish like green leaves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The one who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever is confident in his wealth falls, "" And as a leaf, the righteous flourish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Whoso is confident in his wealth he falleth, And as a leaf, the righteous flourish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He trusting in his riches himself shall fall: and the just shall flourish as the foliage.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the just shall spring up as a green leaf. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Whoever trusts in his riches will fall. But the just shall spring up like a green leaf.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Those who trust in their riches will fall, but like green leaves the just will flourish. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Those who trust in their riches will wither, but the righteous will flourish like green leaves.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He who trusts in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish like green leaves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He that trusts upon his wealth will fall, and the righteous ones will bud like leaves.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as foliage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He that trusts in wealth shall fall; but he that helps righteous men shall rise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/11-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=2109" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/11.htm">Dishonest Scales</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">27</span>He who searches out good finds favor, but evil will come to him who seeks it. <span class="reftext">28</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/982.htm" title="982: bō·w·ṭê·aḥ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To trust. A primitive root; properly, to hie for refuge; figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure.">He who trusts</a> <a href="/hebrew/6239.htm" title="6239: bə·‘ā·šə·rōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Riches. From ashar; wealth.">in his riches</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: yip·pōl (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">will fall,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6662.htm" title="6662: ṣad·dî·qîm (Adj-mp) -- Just, righteous. From tsadaq; just.">but the righteous</a> <a href="/hebrew/6524.htm" title="6524: yip̄·rā·ḥū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to break forth as a bud, i.e. Bloom; generally, to spread; specifically, to fly; figuratively, to flourish.">will thrive</a> <a href="/hebrew/5929.htm" title="5929: wə·ḵe·‘ā·leh (Conj-w, Prep-k, Art:: N-ms) -- Leaf, leafage. From alah; a leaf; collectively, foliage.">like foliage.</a> </span><span class="reftext">29</span>He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-5.htm">Jeremiah 17:5-8</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind, who makes mere flesh his strength and turns his heart from the LORD. / He will be like a shrub in the desert; he will not see when prosperity comes. He will dwell in the parched places of the desert, in a salt land where no one lives. / But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/52-7.htm">Psalm 52:7-8</a></span><br />“Look at the man who did not make God his refuge, but trusted in the abundance of his wealth and strengthened himself by destruction.” / But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in the loving devotion of God forever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17-19</a></span><br />Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a></span><br />Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-15.htm">Luke 12:15-21</a></span><br />And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” / Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance. / So he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have nowhere to store my crops?’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/49-6.htm">Psalm 49:6-7</a></span><br />They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches. / No man can possibly redeem his brother or pay his ransom to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/10-23.htm">Mark 10:23-25</a></span><br />Then Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!” / And the disciples were amazed at His words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! / It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-10.htm">James 1:10-11</a></span><br />But the one who is rich should exult in his low position, because he will pass away like a flower of the field. / For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/62-10.htm">Psalm 62:10</a></span><br />Place no trust in extortion or false hope in stolen goods. If your riches increase, do not set your heart upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-15.htm">1 John 2:15-17</a></span><br />Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/31-24.htm">Job 31:24-28</a></span><br />If I have put my trust in gold or called pure gold my security, / if I have rejoiced in my great wealth because my hand had gained so much, / if I have beheld the sun in its radiance or the moon moving in splendor, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-23.htm">Matthew 19:23-24</a></span><br />Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. / Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/16-13.htm">Luke 16:13</a></span><br />No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-35.htm">Psalm 37:35-36</a></span><br />I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree, / yet he passed away and was no more; though I searched, he could not be found.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/5-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:10-11</a></span><br />He who loves money is never satisfied by money, and he who loves wealth is never satisfied by income. This too is futile. / When good things increase, so do those who consume them; what then is the profit to the owner, except to behold them with his eyes?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He that trusts in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.</p><p class="hdg">that</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/10-15.htm">Proverbs 10:15</a></b></br> The rich man's wealth <i>is</i> his strong city: the destruction of the poor <i>is</i> their poverty.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/8-12.htm">Deuteronomy 8:12-14</a></b></br> Lest <i>when</i> thou hast eaten and art full, and hast built goodly houses, and dwelt <i>therein</i>; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/31-24.htm">Job 31:24,25</a></b></br> If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, <i>Thou art</i> my confidence; … </p><p class="hdg">but</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/1-3.htm">Psalm 1:3</a></b></br> And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/52-8.htm">Psalm 52:8</a></b></br> But I <i>am</i> like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/92-12.htm">Psalm 92:12-14</a></b></br> The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/80-15.htm">Branch</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-15.htm">Confident</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-7.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-14.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-14.htm">Falleth</a> <a href="/psalms/132-18.htm">Flourish</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-40.htm">Foliage</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-16.htm">Full</a> <a href="/psalms/105-35.htm">Green</a> <a href="/psalms/129-6.htm">Growth</a> <a href="/psalms/1-3.htm">Leaf</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-18.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-16.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-23.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/72-16.htm">Thrive</a> <a href="/psalms/135-18.htm">Trusteth</a> <a href="/psalms/135-18.htm">Trusts</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-23.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-24.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/psalms/137-5.htm">Wither</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/songs/1-14.htm">Branch</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-16.htm">Confident</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-15.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-17.htm">Falleth</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-11.htm">Flourish</a> <a href="/jeremiah/17-8.htm">Foliage</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-14.htm">Full</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-17.htm">Green</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-25.htm">Growth</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-30.htm">Leaf</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-31.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-7.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-30.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-28.htm">Thrive</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-32.htm">Trusteth</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-20.htm">Trusts</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-31.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-27.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-6.htm">Wither</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/11-1.htm">On Deception</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Biblically, riches are often seen as temporary and unreliable (<a href="/proverbs/23-5.htm">Proverbs 23:5</a>). The historical context of ancient Israel shows that wealth was often associated with power and security, yet the prophets frequently warned against relying on riches instead of God (<a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23-24</a>). The fall of those who trust in wealth is a recurring theme, as seen in the parable of the rich fool in <a href="/luke/12-16.htm">Luke 12:16-21</a>, where Jesus illustrates the futility of storing up earthly treasures without being "rich toward God." This phrase also echoes the teachings of Jesus in <a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a>, where He advises storing treasures in heaven rather than on earth. The fall here can be understood as both a moral and spiritual decline, as well as potential financial ruin.<p><b>but the righteous will thrive like foliage</b><br>In contrast to those who trust in riches, the righteous are depicted as thriving. The imagery of foliage suggests growth, vitality, and prosperity. This metaphor is consistent with biblical themes where righteousness leads to life and flourishing (<a href="/psalms/1-3.htm">Psalm 1:3</a>). The righteous are those who live in accordance with God's will, and their prosperity is not merely material but encompasses spiritual well-being and eternal life. The cultural context of the time valued agricultural imagery, as it was a primary source of sustenance and wealth. This thriving is not just a promise of physical abundance but also reflects spiritual health and stability, as seen in <a href="/john/15-5.htm">John 15:5</a>, where Jesus describes Himself as the vine and His followers as the branches. The righteous, like healthy foliage, are deeply rooted in their faith and relationship with God, leading to a life that bears fruit.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally considered the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His insights into human behavior and godly living are captured in the book of Proverbs.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous.htm">The Righteous</a></b><br>This term refers to those who live in accordance with God's laws and principles. In the context of Proverbs, the righteous are often contrasted with the wicked or foolish.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/riches.htm">Riches</a></b><br>In this verse, riches symbolize material wealth and the false security it can provide. The verse warns against placing trust in wealth rather than in God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/f/foliage.htm">Foliage</a></b><br>Used metaphorically to describe the flourishing and thriving of the righteous, similar to how healthy plants grow and prosper.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_trusting_in_wealth.htm">The Danger of Trusting in Wealth</a></b><br>Wealth is temporary and unreliable. Trusting in it leads to downfall because it cannot provide true security or salvation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_blessing_of_righteousness.htm">The Blessing of Righteousness</a></b><br>Living righteously aligns us with God's will and leads to spiritual prosperity and growth, much like healthy foliage.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/true_security_in_god.htm">True Security in God</a></b><br>Our ultimate trust should be in God, who is unchanging and faithful, rather than in material possessions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_generosity.htm">The Call to Generosity</a></b><br>Instead of hoarding wealth, we are called to use our resources to bless others and further God's kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>Keeping an eternal perspective helps us prioritize spiritual growth over material accumulation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'help_from_the_lord'_mean.htm">Why worry about tomorrow's troubles today?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/biblical_views_on_expectations.htm">What are biblical teachings on expectations?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_wealth.htm">What does the Bible say about wealth?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_colonialism_and_imperialism_differ.htm">What makes a righteous man's prayer powerful and effective?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(28) <span class= "bld">He that trusteth in his riches shall fall.--</span>Because of their uncertainty, and because they prevent his trusting in the living God (<a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm" title="Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy;">1Timothy 6:17</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 28.</span> - There are many expressions in this and the following verses which recall <a href="/psalms/1.htm">Psalm 1</a>. <span class="cmt_word">He that trusteth in his riches shall fall</span> (<a href="/proverbs/10-2.htm">Proverbs 10:2</a>; <a href="/psalms/49-6.htm">Psalm 49:6, 7</a>; <a href="/psalms/52-7.htm">Psalm 52:7</a>; Ecclus. 5:8). Wealth is of all things the most uncertain, and leads the heart astray from God (<a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17</a>). <span class="cmt_word">As a branch;</span> "as a leaf" (Psalm 1:8; <a href="/isaiah/34-4.htm">Isaiah 34:4</a>). The righteous grow in grace and spiritual beauty, and bring forth the fruit of good works. Septuagint, "He who layeth hold on what is righteous [or, 'helpeth the righteous'] shall spring up <span class="cmt_word">(</span><span class="greek">ἀνατελεῖ</span>)." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/11-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He who trusts</span><br /><span class="heb">בּוֹטֵ֣חַ</span> <span class="translit">(bō·w·ṭê·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_982.htm">Strong's 982: </a> </span><span class="str2">To trust, be confident, sure</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in his riches</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּ֭עָשְׁרוֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘ā·šə·rōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6239.htm">Strong's 6239: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wealth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will fall,</span><br /><span class="heb">יִפֹּ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(yip·pōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall, lie</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but the righteous</span><br /><span class="heb">צַדִּיקִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(ṣad·dî·qîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6662.htm">Strong's 6662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Just, righteous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will thrive</span><br /><span class="heb">יִפְרָֽחוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yip̄·rā·ḥū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6524.htm">Strong's 6524: </a> </span><span class="str2">To break forth as a, bud, bloom, to spread, to fly, to flourish</span><br /><br /><span class="word">like foliage.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝כֶעָלֶ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵe·‘ā·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5929.htm">Strong's 5929: </a> </span><span class="str2">A leaf, foliage</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/11-28.htm">Proverbs 11:28 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/11-28.htm">Proverbs 11:28 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/11-28.htm">Proverbs 11:28 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/11-28.htm">Proverbs 11:28 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/11-28.htm">Proverbs 11:28 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/11-28.htm">Proverbs 11:28 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/11-28.htm">Proverbs 11:28 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/11-28.htm">Proverbs 11:28 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/11-28.htm">Proverbs 11:28 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/11-28.htm">Proverbs 11:28 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/11-28.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 11:28 He who trusts in his riches will (Prov. 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