King James Version
Proverbs 11:28 in the King James Version says “He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 11 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.”
Proverbs 11:28 · KJV
He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. winneth: Heb. taketh
KJV Study — Public Domain
“He that trusteth”
H982properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as h2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
“shall fall”
H5307to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
“shall flourish”
H6524to break forth as a bud, i.e., bloom; generally, to spread; specifically, to fly (as extending the wings); figuratively, to flourish
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