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Proverbs 28:26-1964 bbe — He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe. He who gives to the poor will n…

Bible in Basic English

26

He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe.

27

He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them.

28

When evil-doers are lifted up, men take cover; but when destruction overtakes them, the upright are increased.

— Proverbs 28:26-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 28:26-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. ”

  • ASV

    “He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase. ”

  • WEB

    “One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe. One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses. When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.”

  • NET

    “The one who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but the one who walks in wisdom will escape. The one who gives to the poor will not lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to them will receive many curses. When the wicked gain control, people hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.”

  • DRB

    “He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool: but he that walketh wisely, he shall be saved. He that giveth to the poor shall not want: he that despiseth his entreaty, shall suffer indigence. When the wicked rise up, men shall hide themselves: when they perish, the just shall be multiplied. ”

  • KJVA

    “He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. ”

Proverbs 28 — Context

23

He who says words of protest to a man will later have more approval than one who says smooth words with his tongue.

24

He who takes from his father or his mother what is theirs by right, and says, It is no sin; is the same as a taker of life.

25

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

26

He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe.

27

He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them.

28

When evil-doers are lifted up, men take cover; but when destruction overtakes them, the upright are increased.

Proverbs 28:26-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 28:26-1964 say?
Proverbs 28:26-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe. He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them. When evil-doers are lifted up, men take cover; but when destruction overtakes them, the upright are increased.”
Where is Proverbs 28:26-1964 in the Bible?
Proverbs 28:26-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 28, verses 26–1964.
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 28:26-1964.
What translation should I read Proverbs 28:26-1964 in?
Proverbs 28:26-1964 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 28:26-1964?
Proverbs 28:26-1964 reads (BBE): “He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe. He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them. When evil-doers are lifted up, men take cover; but when destruction overtakes them, the upright are increased.” 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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