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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/28.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/28.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/28.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Those who trust their own insight are foolish, but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/28.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/28.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/28.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/28.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But whoever walks wisely will be delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />One who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But one who walks wisely will flee to safety.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/28.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will be delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will be delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He who trusts confidently in his own heart is a [dull, thickheaded] fool, But he who walks in [skillful and godly] wisdom will be rescued.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The one who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The one who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/28.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Only fools would trust what they alone think, but if you live by wisdom, you will do all right. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/28.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Whoever trusts his own heart is a fool. Whoever walks in wisdom will survive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/28.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />It is foolish to follow your own opinions. Be safe, and follow the teachings of wiser people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/28.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever trusts in himself is foolish, but whoever lives wisely will be kept safe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/28.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The one who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but the one who walks in wisdom will escape. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoever walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/28.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe. <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 trusting in his heart is a fool, "" And whoever is walking in wisdom is delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Whoso is trusting in his heart is a fool, And whoso is walking in wisdom is delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He trusting in his heart is foolish: and he going in wisdom shall be delivered.<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 trusteth in his own heart, is a fool: but he that walketh wisely, he shall be saved. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Whoever trusts in his own heart is a fool. But whoever treads wisely, the same shall be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/28.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are safe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Those who trust in their own wits are fools; but those who walk in wisdom come through safely.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He who trusts in his own heart is a fool; but he who walks with integrity will be delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He that trusts upon his own heart is a fool and he that walks in integrity will be delivered.<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 trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/28.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He that trusts to a bold heart, such an one is a fool: but he that walks in wisdom shall be safe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/28-26.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=5896" 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">25</span>A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper. <span class="reftext">26</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/3820.htm" title="3820: bə·lib·bōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">in himself</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3684.htm" title="3684: ḵə·sîl (N-ms) -- Stupid fellow, dullard, fool. From kacal; properly, fat, i.e. stupid or silly.">is a fool,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: wə·hō·w·lêḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">but one who walks</a> <a href="/hebrew/2451.htm" title="2451: bə·ḥā·ḵə·māh (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Wisdom. From chakam; wisdom.">in wisdom</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4422.htm" title="4422: yim·mā·lêṭ (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to be smooth, i.e. to escape; causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth young, emit sparks.">will be safe.</a> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.…<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/17-9.htm">Jeremiah 17:9</a></span><br />The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a></span><br />Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-5.htm">Jeremiah 17:5</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-12.htm">Proverbs 14:12</a></span><br />There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/5-21.htm">Isaiah 5:21</a></span><br />Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-21.htm">Romans 1:21-22</a></span><br />For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. / Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-18.htm">1 Corinthians 3:18-19</a></span><br />Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise. / For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5-8</a></span><br />Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. / But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. / That man should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a></span><br />Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-8.htm">Psalm 118:8-9</a></span><br />It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. / It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-9.htm">2 Corinthians 1:9</a></span><br />Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-3.htm">Galatians 6:3</a></span><br />If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">Isaiah 55:8-9</a></span><br />“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.<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="/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.</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 own heart is a fool: but whoever walks wisely, he shall be delivered.</p><p class="hdg">that</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5</a></b></br> Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/8-13.htm">2 Kings 8:13</a></b></br> And Hazael said, But what, <i>is</i> thy servant a dog, that he should do this great thing? And Elisha answered, The LORD hath shewed me that thou <i>shalt be</i> king over Syria.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/17-9.htm">Jeremiah 17:9</a></b></br> The heart <i>is</i> deceitful above all <i>things</i>, and desperately wicked: who can know it?</p><p class="hdg">but</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/28-28.htm">Job 28:28</a></b></br> And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that <i>is</i> wisdom; and to depart from evil <i>is</i> understanding.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_timothy/3-15.htm">2 Timothy 3:15</a></b></br> And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a></b></br> If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all <i>men</i> liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/16-20.htm">Confideth</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-18.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-5.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-25.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-22.htm">Fool</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-22.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-25.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-18.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-19.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-18.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-22.htm">Trusteth</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-25.htm">Trusts</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-18.htm">Walketh</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-6.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-18.htm">Walks</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-2.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-12.htm">Wisely</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/31-11.htm">Confideth</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-15.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-18.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-9.htm">Fool</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-9.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-1.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-11.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-4.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-11.htm">Trusteth</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">Trusts</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-14.htm">Walketh</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-14.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-14.htm">Walks</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-3.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-19.htm">Wisely</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/28.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/28.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>He who trusts in himself is a fool</b><br>This phrase highlights the biblical theme of the folly of self-reliance. Throughout Scripture, reliance on one's own understanding is consistently discouraged. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, wisdom was highly valued, and it was understood that true wisdom comes from God (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>). Trusting in oneself implies a rejection of divine guidance, which is seen as foolishness. This is echoed in <a href="/jeremiah/17-9.htm">Jeremiah 17:9</a>, which describes the heart as deceitful. The historical context of Israel, surrounded by nations that often relied on human wisdom and strength, further underscores the importance of trusting in God rather than oneself.<p><b>but one who walks in wisdom will be safe</b><br>Walking in wisdom implies living a life guided by God's principles and understanding. In biblical terms, wisdom is not merely intellectual knowledge but a practical application of God's truth. The safety mentioned here is not just physical protection but also spiritual security. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative that those who follow God's ways are under His protection (<a href="/psalms/91.htm">Psalm 91:1-2</a>). The concept of walking in wisdom is also seen in the life of Jesus Christ, who perfectly embodied divine wisdom and provided a model for believers to follow. The promise of safety is both a present reality and a future hope, as seen in the ultimate salvation offered through Christ.<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 known for his wisdom, which he received from God. His writings often contrast the wise and the foolish.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_fool.htm">The Fool</a></b><br>In Proverbs, the fool is often depicted as someone who rejects wisdom and understanding, choosing instead to rely on their own flawed judgment.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wise.htm">The Wise</a></b><br>Those who seek and apply God's wisdom in their lives, often characterized by humility and a willingness to learn from God and others.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>The cultural and historical context in which Proverbs was written, where wisdom literature was a key component of teaching and moral instruction.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_path_of_wisdom.htm">The Path of Wisdom</a></b><br>A metaphorical journey that represents living according to God's principles, leading to safety and security.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_self-reliance.htm">The Danger of Self-Reliance</a></b><br>Trusting in oneself is equated with foolishness because human understanding is limited and flawed. True wisdom comes from God, not from within.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_safety_of_walking_in_wisdom.htm">The Safety of Walking in Wisdom</a></b><br>Walking in wisdom involves seeking God's guidance and applying His principles to our lives. This path leads to safety and security, both spiritually and practically.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_humility_in_wisdom.htm">The Role of Humility in Wisdom</a></b><br>Humility is essential for acquiring wisdom. Recognizing our limitations and seeking God's wisdom demonstrates a humble heart.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_seeking_godly_counsel.htm">The Importance of Seeking Godly Counsel</a></b><br>Surrounding oneself with wise, godly counsel can help avoid the pitfalls of self-reliance and lead to better decision-making.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_heart's_deceptiveness.htm">The Heart's Deceptiveness</a></b><br>Our hearts can deceive us, leading us astray. Regularly aligning our hearts with God's Word helps guard against this deception.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/28.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) <span class= "bld">He that trusteth in his own heart, </span>is confident in his own wisdom (comp. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-18.htm" title="Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seems to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.">1Corinthians 3:18</a>, <span class= "ital">sqq.</span>); he will perish in his folly.<p><span class= "bld">But whoso walketh wisely.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">in wisdom, </span>which begins with the "fear of the Lord" (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm" title="The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.">Proverbs 9:10</a>), "shall be delivered" from the trouble into which the "fool" is brought by his self-confidence.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 26.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool</span> (see <a href="/genesis/6-5.htm">Genesis 6:5</a>; <a href="/genesis/8-21.htm">Genesis 8:21</a>). What is here censured is that presumptuous confidence in one's own thoughts, plans, and imaginations which leads a man to neglect both God's inspirations and the counsel of others (comp. ver. 14; <a href="/proverbs/14-16.htm">Proverbs 14:16</a>). "Let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fail" (<a href="/1_corinthians/10-12.htm">1 Corinthians 10:12</a>). Septuagint, "Whoso trusteth to a bold heart, such a one is a fool." <span class="cmt_word">Whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.</span> This man looks outside himself for direction; be trusts in the wisdom which is from above; he walks in the fear of the Lord, and is saved from the dangers to which self-confidence exposes the fool. The best commentary on the gnome is <a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23, 24</a>, "Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercise loving kindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord," <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/28-26.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 himself</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּ֭לִבּוֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·lib·bōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is a fool,</span><br /><span class="heb">כְסִ֑יל</span> <span class="translit">(ḵə·sîl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3684.htm">Strong's 3684: </a> </span><span class="str2">Stupid fellow, dullard, fool</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but one who walks</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהוֹלֵ֥ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hō·w·lêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in wisdom</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּ֝חָכְמָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḥā·ḵə·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2451.htm">Strong's 2451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wisdom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be safe.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִמָּלֵֽט׃</span> <span class="translit">(yim·mā·lêṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4422.htm">Strong's 4422: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be smooth, to escape, to release, rescue, to bring forth young, emit sparks</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/28-26.htm">Proverbs 28:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/28-26.htm">Proverbs 28:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/28-26.htm">Proverbs 28:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/28-26.htm">Proverbs 28:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/28-26.htm">Proverbs 28:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/28-26.htm">Proverbs 28:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/28-26.htm">Proverbs 28:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/28-26.htm">Proverbs 28:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/28-26.htm">Proverbs 28:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/28-26.htm">Proverbs 28:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/28-26.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 28:26 One who trusts in himself (Prov. 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