Proverbs 28:26
The Scripture
(26) He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Proverbs 28 the text contrasts the wicked who are punished and the righteous who prosper, showing that God rewards those who follow his ways. It also warns that the poor who are unjust are judged harshly, while the poor who are righteous will be sustained. The chapter emphasizes that true wisdom includes both moral integrity and practical care for the needy.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 3:5II Kings 8:13Jeremiah 17:9Mark 7:21Mark 7:22Mark 7:23Mark 14:27Mark 14:28Mark 14:29Mark 14:30Mark 14:31Romans 8:7
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