Proverbs 11:28

A Conservative Version

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

Cross References

1 Timothy 6:17

Command the rich in the present age not to be arrogant, nor hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in the living God, who supplies us all things abundantly for enjoyment,

Jeremiah 17:8

For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, that spreads out its roots by the river, and shall not fear when heat comes, but its leaf shall be green, and shall not be worried in the year of drought, nor shall cease from yieldi

Psalm 1:3

And he shall be like a tree planted by the streams of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also does not wither. And whatever he does shall prosper.

Psalm 62:10

Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery. If riches increase, set not your heart [on it].

Isaiah 60:21

Thy people also shall all be righteous. They shall inherit the land forever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.

Proverbs 10:15

The rich man's wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

Psalm 49:6

Those who trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches,

Luke 12:20

But God said to him, Thou foolish man, they demand thy soul from thee this night, and the things that thou prepared, whose will they be?