Proverbs 11:28

He that trusteth in his riches, shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

He who trusts in his riches will fall, But the righteous will flourish like the {green} leaf.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
- American Standard Version (1901)

He who puts his faith in wealth will come to nothing; but the upright man will be full of growth like the green leaf.
- Basic English Bible

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a leaf.
- Darby Bible

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
- Webster's Bible

He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
- World English Bible

Whoso is confident in his wealth he falleth, And as a leaf, the righteous flourish.
- Youngs Literal Bible

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as foliage.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 11:28

11:26 With - holdeth corn - In a time of scarcity. Selleth - Upon reasonable terms.

11:27 Seeketh - To do good to all men. Favour - With God and men.

11:29 Troubleth - He who brings trouble upon himself and children, either by prodigality, or by restless endeavours to heap up riches. Wind - Shall be as unable to keep what he gets as a man is to hold the wind in his hand.

11:30 The fruit - His discourses and his whole conversation, is like the fruit of the tree of life. Winneth - That gains souls to God.