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trusting the LORD leads to prosperity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/28.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />A greedy man stirs up strife, but the one who trusts in the LORD will be enriched.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/28.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/28.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/28.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the LORD will be prospered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />An arrogant person stirs up strife, But one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/28.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />An arrogant man stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />An arrogant man stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />An arrogant man stirs up strife, But he who trusts in Yahweh will be enriched.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />An arrogant <i>and</i> greedy man stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the LORD will be blessed <i>and</i> prosper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A greedy person stirs up conflict, but whoever trusts in the LORD will prosper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A greedy person provokes conflict, but whoever trusts in the LORD will prosper. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/28.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Selfish people cause trouble, but you will live a full life if you trust the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/28.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />A greedy person stirs up a fight, but whoever trusts the LORD prospers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/28.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Selfishness only causes trouble. You are much better off to trust the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/28.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />An arrogant man stirs up dissension, but anyone who trusts in the LORD prospers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/28.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The greedy person stirs up dissension, but the one who trusts in the LORD will prosper. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/28.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever is proud in soul stirs up contention, "" And whoever is trusting on YHWH is made fat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Whoso is proud in soul stirreth up contention, And whoso is trusting on Jehovah is made fat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He enlarging the soul shall excite strife: and he trusting upon Jehovah shall he made fat.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He that boasteth, and puffeth up himself, stirreth up quarrels: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be healed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Whoever boasts and enlarges himself stirs up conflicts. Yet truly, whoever trusts in the Lord will be healed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/28.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The greedy person stirs up strife, but the one who trusts in the LORD will prosper. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The greedy person stirs up strife, but whoever trusts in the LORD will be enriched.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />A greedy man stirs up strife; but he who puts his trust in the LORD shall be enriched.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The covetous man stirs up contention and he that is assured by LORD JEHOVAH will grow fat.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/28.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be abundantly gratified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/28.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />An unbelieving man judges rashly: but he that trusts in the Lord will act carefully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/28-25.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=5889" 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/28.htm">The Boldness of the Righteous</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7342.htm" title="7342: rə·ḥaḇ- (V-Qal-Inf) -- Wide, broad. From rachab; roomy, in any direction, literally or figuratively.">A greedy man</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: ne·p̄eš (N-fs) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1624.htm" title="1624: yə·ḡā·reh (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- To stir up (strife), engage in strife. A primitive root; properly, to grate, i.e. to anger.">stirs up</a> <a href="/hebrew/4066.htm" title="4066: mā·ḏō·wn (N-ms) -- Strife, contention. From diyn; a contest or quarrel.">strife,</a> <a href="/hebrew/982.htm" title="982: ū·ḇō·w·ṭê·aḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To trust. A primitive root; properly, to hie for refuge; figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure.">but he who trusts</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1878.htm" title="1878: yə·ḏuš·šān (V-Pual-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to be fat; transitively, to fatten; specifically to anoint; figuratively, to satisfy; denominatively to remove ashes.">will prosper.</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.…<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="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a></span><br />But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a></span><br />Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a></span><br />Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3</a></span><br />Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-2.htm">Proverbs 11:2</a></span><br />When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a></span><br />For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/13-10.htm">Proverbs 13:10</a></span><br />Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/14-11.htm">Luke 14:11</a></span><br />For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-23.htm">Proverbs 29:23</a></span><br />A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-16.htm">Romans 12:16</a></span><br />Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-33.htm">Proverbs 15:33</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-12.htm">1 Corinthians 10:12</a></span><br />So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-12.htm">Proverbs 18:12</a></span><br />Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-26.htm">Galatians 5:26</a></span><br />Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-11.htm">Isaiah 2:11-12</a></span><br />The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. / For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled—</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He that is of a proud heart stirs up strife: but he that puts his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.</p><p class="hdg">that is</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/10-12.htm">Proverbs 10:12</a></b></br> Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/13-10.htm">Proverbs 13:10</a></b></br> Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised <i>is</i> wisdom.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/15-18.htm">Proverbs 15:18</a></b></br> A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but <i>he that is</i> slow to anger appeaseth strife.</p><p class="hdg">he that putteth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/84-12.htm">Psalm 84:12</a></b></br> O LORD of hosts, blessed <i>is</i> the man that trusteth in thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/17-7.htm">Jeremiah 17:7,8</a></b></br> Blessed <i>is</i> the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_timothy/6-6.htm">1 Timothy 6:6</a></b></br> But godliness with contentment is great gain.</p><p class="hdg">made</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/11-25.htm">Proverbs 11:25</a></b></br> The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/13-4.htm">Proverbs 13:4</a></b></br> The soul of the sluggard desireth, and <i>hath</i> nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/15-30.htm">Proverbs 15:30</a></b></br> The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: <i>and</i> a good report maketh the bones fat.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/13-4.htm">Abundantly</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-24.htm">Arrogant</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-17.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-20.htm">Contention</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-22.htm">Desiring</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-28.htm">Dissension</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-25.htm">Enriched</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-22.htm">Exciteth</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-20.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-30.htm">Fat</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-10.htm">Fighting</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-4.htm">Gratified</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-27.htm">Greedy</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-14.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-16.htm">Profit</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-13.htm">Prosper</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-24.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-4.htm">Puffed</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-7.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-15.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-17.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-28.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-18.htm">Stirreth</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-28.htm">Stirs</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-21.htm">Strife</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-25.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-20.htm">Trusting</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-20.htm">Trusts</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/songs/5-1.htm">Abundantly</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-11.htm">Arrogant</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-7.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/isaiah/58-4.htm">Contention</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-11.htm">Desiring</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-22.htm">Dissension</a> <a href="/isaiah/23-2.htm">Enriched</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-22.htm">Exciteth</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-26.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-11.htm">Fat</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-22.htm">Fighting</a> <a href="/acts/12-3.htm">Gratified</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-4.htm">Greedy</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-26.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-11.htm">Profit</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/11-6.htm">Prosper</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-8.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-4.htm">Puffed</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-10.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-11.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-22.htm">Stirreth</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-22.htm">Stirs</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-22.htm">Strife</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-22.htm">Trusting</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-26.htm">Trusts</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 28</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/28-1.htm">general observations of impiety and integrity</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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In the ancient Near Eastern context, greed was not only a personal vice but a societal ill that could lead to conflict and division. The Hebrew word for "greedy" here implies an insatiable desire for more, often at the expense of others. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative where greed leads to strife, as seen in the story of Achan in <a href="/joshua/7.htm">Joshua 7</a>, whose covetousness brought trouble upon Israel. The New Testament echoes this sentiment in <a href="/james/4.htm">James 4:1-2</a>, where desires lead to quarrels and fights. Greed is contrasted with contentment, a virtue extolled throughout Scripture.<p><b>but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper</b><br>Trusting in the LORD is a central theme in the Bible, emphasizing reliance on God's provision and guidance rather than one's own understanding or resources. The Hebrew concept of trust involves a deep, abiding confidence in God's faithfulness and sovereignty. This trust is not passive but active, requiring obedience and faith. The promise of prosperity is not merely material but encompasses spiritual well-being and fulfillment. This is consistent with the biblical principle found in <a href="/psalms/1-3.htm">Psalm 1:3</a>, where the righteous, who delight in the law of the LORD, are likened to a tree planted by streams of water, yielding fruit in season. Trust in God is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who embodies perfect reliance on the Father and offers abundant life to those who follow Him (<a href="/john/10-10.htm">John 10:10</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/greedy_man.htm">Greedy Man</a></b><br>Represents individuals driven by selfish desires and materialism, often leading to conflict and discord.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>Refers to Yahweh, the covenant God of Israel, who is the source of true prosperity and peace.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/trust.htm">Trust</a></b><br>A key theme in the verse, highlighting reliance on God rather than on one's own understanding or wealth.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/strife.htm">Strife</a></b><br>The conflict and discord that arise from greed and selfish ambition.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/prosperity.htm">Prosperity</a></b><br>The well-being and success that come from trusting in God, encompassing both spiritual and material blessings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_greed.htm">The Dangers of Greed</a></b><br>Greed leads to strife and conflict, disrupting relationships and communities. Christians are called to guard their hearts against the love of money and materialism.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trusting_in_the_lord.htm">Trusting in the LORD</a></b><br>True prosperity comes from trusting in God. This trust is not just about financial success but includes spiritual peace and fulfillment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contentment_as_a_virtue.htm">Contentment as a Virtue</a></b><br>Contentment is a key aspect of trusting in the Lord. It allows believers to find joy and satisfaction in God's provision, regardless of their circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faith_in_prosperity.htm">The Role of Faith in Prosperity</a></b><br>Prosperity in the biblical sense is holistic, involving spiritual growth and alignment with God's will, rather than mere material wealth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/conflict_resolution.htm">Conflict Resolution</a></b><br>By avoiding greed and trusting in God, believers can become peacemakers, reducing strife and promoting harmony in their communities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_28.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 28</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_profanity_biblical.htm">What consequences do the wicked face according to scripture?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_believers_misjudge_situations.htm">If 'those who seek the Lord understand all things' (Proverbs 28:5), why do virtuous believers sometimes misjudge situations?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_genesis_27_6-17_permit_lying.htm">Does this account conflict with other biblical passages that condemn lying yet here seem to permit it (Genesis 27:6-17)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_god's_mercy_shown_in_1_sam_2_25.htm">1 Samuel 2:25 suggests the Lord intended to kill Eli's sons--how does this reconcile with the concept of a merciful, forgiving deity?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/28.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) <span class= "bld">He that is of a proud heart.--</span>Who thinks much of himself, "stirreth up strife<span class= "ital">" </span>by his struggles with others for pre-eminence, and mostly gains only vexation and disappointment for his trouble; "but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat," being richly rewarded with that "peace which passeth all understanding."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 25.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife</span> (<a href="/proverbs/15-18.htm">Proverbs 15:18</a>; <a href="/proverbs/29-22.htm">Proverbs 29:22</a>); literally, <span class="accented">he that is of a wide soul</span>. This may certainly denote pride (<span class="accented">qui se jactat et dilatat</span>, Vulgate), in which case the gnome says that one who thinks much of himself and despises others is the cause of quarrels and dissensions, occasioned by his struggles for pre-eminence and the ill feeling arising from his overbearing and supercilious conduct. Others, and rightly, take the wide soul to denote covetousness (comp. <a href="/proverbs/23-2.htm">Proverbs 23:2</a>; <a href="/isaiah/14.htm">Isaiah 14</a>; <a href="/habakkuk/2-5.htm">Habakkuk 2:5</a>). It is the man of insatiable desire, the grasping avaricious man, who excites quarrels and mars all peace, and in the end destroys himself. "Whence come wars," asks St. James (<a href="/james/4-1.htm">James 4:1</a>), "and whence come fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your pleasures that war in your members? Ye lust, and have act; ye kill, and covet, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war." Septuagint, "An unbelieving [<span class="greek">ἄπιστος</span>, Alexand. <span class="greek">ἄπληστος</span>, insatiate] man judgeth rashly." <span class="cmt_word">But he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat</span> (<a href="/proverbs/11-25.htm">Proverbs 11:25</a>; <a href="/proverbs/16-20.htm">Proverbs 16:20</a>; <a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">Proverbs 29:25</a>). The character here opposed to the covetous is that of the patient. God-fearing man, who is contented to do his duty, and leave the result in the Lord's hands. This man shall be made fat, shall be comforted and largely blessed, while he who puts his hope in material things shall fall into calamity. Septuagint, "He who trusts in the Lord will be in his care (<span class="greek">ἐν ἐπιμελείᾳ ἔσται</span>)." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/28-25.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">A greedy man</span><br /><span class="heb">רְחַב־</span> <span class="translit">(rə·ḥaḇ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7342.htm">Strong's 7342: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wide, broad</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stirs up</span><br /><span class="heb">יְגָרֶ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḡā·reh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1624.htm">Strong's 1624: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stir up (strife), engage in strife</span><br /><br /><span class="word">strife,</span><br /><span class="heb">מָד֑וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(mā·ḏō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4066.htm">Strong's 4066: </a> </span><span class="str2">A contest, quarrel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but he who trusts</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבוֹטֵ֖חַ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇō·w·ṭê·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will prosper.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְדֻשָּֽׁן׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḏuš·šān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Pual - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1878.htm">Strong's 1878: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be fat, to fatten, to anoint, to satisfy, to remove, ashes</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/28-25.htm">Proverbs 28:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/28-25.htm">Proverbs 28:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/28-25.htm">Proverbs 28:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/28-25.htm">Proverbs 28:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/28-25.htm">Proverbs 28:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/28-25.htm">Proverbs 28:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/28-25.htm">Proverbs 28:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/28-25.htm">Proverbs 28:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/28-25.htm">Proverbs 28:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/28-25.htm">Proverbs 28:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/28-25.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 28:25 One who is greedy stirs up strife (Prov. 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