He is like a tree planted by streams of water, that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.
Proverbs 11:28 - Revised Standard Version He who trusts in his riches will wither, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: But the righteous shall flourish as a branch. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He who leans on, trusts in, and is confident in his riches shall fall, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall flourish like a green bough. American Standard Version (1901) He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf. Common English Bible Those who trust in their wealth will wither, but the righteous will thrive like leafy trees. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever trusts in his riches will fall. But the just shall spring up like a green leaf. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the just shall spring up as a green leaf. |
He is like a tree planted by streams of water, that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.
men who trust in their wealth and boast of the abundance of their riches?
Put no confidence in extortion, set no vain hopes on robbery; if riches increase, set not your heart on them.
A rich man's wealth is his strong city; the poverty of the poor is their ruin.
Your people shall all be righteous; they shall possess the land for ever, the shoot of my planting, the work of my hands, that I might be glorified.
He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.”
But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you; and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’
As for the rich in this world, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on uncertain riches but on God who richly furnishes us with everything to enjoy.