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Proverbs 11:28-1953 kjv — He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. He that troubleth his own hous…

King James Version

28

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

29

He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.

30

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.

31

Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.

— Proverbs 11:28-1953, King James Version

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Proverbs 11:28-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf. He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls. Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth; How much more the wicked and the sinner! ”

  • WEB

    “He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf. He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who is wise wins souls. Behold, the righteous shall be repaid in the earth; how much more the wicked and the sinner!”

  • NET

    “The one who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf. The one who troubles his family will inherit nothing, and the fool will be a servant to the wise person. The fruit of the righteous is like a tree producing life, and the one who wins souls is wise. If the righteous are recompensed on earth, how much more the wicked sinner!”

  • DRB

    “He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the just shall spring up as a green leaf. He that troubleth his own house, shall inherit the winds: and the fool shall serve the wise. The fruit of the just man is a tree of life: and he that gaineth souls is wise. If the just man receive in the earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner. ”

  • BBE

    “He who puts his faith in wealth will come to nothing; but the upright man will be full of growth like the green leaf. The troubler of his house will have the wind for his heritage, and the foolish will be servant to the wise-hearted. The fruit of righteousness is a tree of life, but violent behaviour takes away souls. If the upright man is rewarded on earth, how much more the evil-doer and the sinner!”

  • KJVA

    “He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner. ”

Proverbs 11 — Context

25

The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

26

He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

27

He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

28

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

29

He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.

30

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.

31

Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.

Proverbs 11:28-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 11:28-1953 say?
Proverbs 11:28-1953 in the King James Version reads: “He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner. ”
Where is Proverbs 11:28-1953 in the Bible?
Proverbs 11:28-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 11, verses 28–1953.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 11:28-1953.
What translation should I read Proverbs 11:28-1953 in?
Proverbs 11:28-1953 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 11:28-1953?
Proverbs 11:28-1953 reads (KJV): “He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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