Proverbs 28:25-27

Living Bible

²⁵Greed causes fighting; trusting God leads to prosperity.

²⁶A man is a fool to trust himself! But those who use God’s wisdom are safe.

²⁷If you give to the poor, your needs will be supplied! But a curse upon those who close their eyes to poverty.

Proverbs 28:25-27

New International Version

²⁵The greedy stir up conflict,^(A)
but those who trust in the Lord^(B) will prosper.

²⁶Those who trust in themselves are fools,^(C)
but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.^(D)

²⁷Those who give to the poor will lack nothing,^(E)
but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.^(F)

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