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Proverbs 28:26-1953 kjv — He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. He that giveth unto the p…

King James Version

26

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

27

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

28

When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.

— Proverbs 28:26-1953, King James Version

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Proverbs 28:26-1953 in Other Translations

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  • 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. ”

  • 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.”

  • 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 that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.

24

Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.

25

He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat.

26

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

27

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

28

When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.

Proverbs 28:26-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 28:26-1953 say?
Proverbs 28:26-1953 in the King James Version reads: “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. ”
Where is Proverbs 28:26-1953 in the Bible?
Proverbs 28:26-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 28, verses 26–1953.
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 28:26-1953.
What translation should I read Proverbs 28:26-1953 in?
Proverbs 28:26-1953 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 28:26-1953?
Proverbs 28:26-1953 reads (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. ” 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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