Proverbs 11:28

God's Word

Whoever trusts his riches will fall, but righteous people will flourish like a green leaf.

Cross References

Psalm 1:3

He is like a tree planted beside streams— a tree that produces fruit in season and whose leaves do not wither. He succeeds in everything he does.

Psalm 49:6

They trust their riches and brag about their abundant wealth.

Psalm 62:10

Do not count on extortion ⌞to make you rich⌟. Do not hope to gain anything through robbery. When riches increase, do not depend on them.

Proverbs 10:15

The rich person’s wealth is ⌞his⌟ strong city. Poverty ruins the poor.

Isaiah 60:21

Then all your people will be righteous, and they will possess the land permanently. They will be the seedling I have planted, the honored work of my hands.

Jeremiah 17:8

He will be like a tree that is planted by water. It will send its roots down to a stream. It will not be afraid in the heat of summer. Its leaves will turn green. It will not be anxious during droughts. It will not stop producing fruit.

Luke 12:20

“But God said to him, ‘You fool! I will demand your life from you tonight! Now who will get what you’ve accumulated?’

1 Timothy 6:17

Tell those who have the riches of this world not to be arrogant and not to place their confidence in anything as uncertain as riches. Instead, they should place their confidence in God who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.