Proverbs 28:25 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

²⁵ The greedy person stirs up strife, but whoever trusts in the Lord will be enriched.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁵ He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: But he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁵ He who is of a greedy spirit stirs up strife, but he who puts his trust in the Lord shall be enriched and blessed.

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁵ He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

Common English Bible

²⁵ Greedy people stir up conflict, but those who trust the LORD become prosperous.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁵ Whoever boasts and enlarges himself stirs up conflicts. Yet truly, whoever trusts in the Lord will be healed.

Proverbs 28:25 Cross References

1 Timothy 6:6

Of course, there is great gain in godliness combined with contentment,

Proverbs 11:25

A generous person will be enriched, and one who gives water will get water.

Proverbs 13:10

By insolence the empty-headed person makes strife, but wisdom is with those who take advice.

Proverbs 13:4

The appetite of the lazy craves and gets nothing, while the appetite of the diligent is richly supplied.

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.

Proverbs 29:25

The fear of others lays a snare, but one who trusts in the Lord is secure.

Proverbs 29:22

One given to anger stirs up strife, and the hothead causes much transgression.

Proverbs 22:10

Drive out a scoffer, and strife goes out; quarreling and abuse will cease.

Proverbs 21:24

The proud, haughty person, named Scoffer, acts with arrogant pride.

Proverbs 15:30

The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the body.

Proverbs 15:18

Those who are hot-tempered stir up strife, but those who are slow to anger calm contention.

Psalm 84:12

O Lord of hosts, happy is everyone who trusts in you.

Isaiah 58:11

The Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your needs in parched places and make your bones strong, and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water whose waters never fail.

Proverbs 10:3

The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.

Proverbs 15:27

Those greedy for unjust gain make trouble for their households, but those who hate bribes will live.