Proverbs 28:25

Bible in Basic English 1965

He who is ever desiring profit is a cause of fighting; but he who puts his faith in the Lord will be made fat.

Cross References

Psalm 84:12

O Lord of armies, happy is the man whose hope is in you.

Proverbs 10:12

Hate is a cause of violent acts, but all errors are covered up by love.

Proverbs 10:3

The Lord will not let the upright be in need of food, but he puts far from him the desire of the evil-doers.

Proverbs 11:25

He who gives blessing will be made fat, but the curser will himself be cursed.

Proverbs 13:10

The only effect of pride is fighting; but wisdom is with the quiet in spirit.

Proverbs 13:4

The hater of work does not get his desires, but the soul of the hard workers will be made fat.

Proverbs 15:18

An angry man makes men come to blows, but he who is slow to get angry puts an end to fighting.

Proverbs 15:27

He whose desires are fixed on profit is a cause of trouble to his family; but he who has no desire for offerings will have life.

Proverbs 15:30

The light of the eyes is a joy to the heart, and good news makes the bones fat.

Proverbs 21:24

The man of pride, lifted up in soul, is named high-hearted; he is acting in an outburst of pride.

Proverbs 22:10

Send away the man of pride, and argument will go out; truly fighting and shame will come to an end.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry man is the cause of fighting, and a man given to wrath does much wrong.

Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man is a cause of danger: but whoever puts his faith in the Lord will have a safe place on high.

Isaiah 58:11

And the Lord will be your guide at all times; in dry places he will give you water in full measure, and will make strong your bones; and you will be like a watered garden, and like an ever-flowing spring.

1 Timothy 6:6

But true faith, with peace of mind, is of great profit: