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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 28, Verse 26

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25
He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
King James Version
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
American Standard Version
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
New English Translation
The one who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but the one who walks in wisdom will escape.
World English Bible
One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
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.
1
He, that being often reproved hardeneth [his] neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth [his] substance.
4
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
6
In the transgression of an evil man [there is] a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: [but] the wicked regardeth not to know [it].
8
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise [men] turn away wrath.