Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Whoever trusts in himself is foolish, but whoever lives wisely will be kept safe.
New American Standard Bible
But he who walks wisely will be delivered.
King James Version
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
Holman Bible
but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
A Conservative Version
He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but he who walks 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.
Amplified
He who trusts confidently in his own heart is a [dull, thickheaded] fool,
But he who walks in [skillful and godly] wisdom will be rescued.
Bible in Basic English
He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe.
Darby Translation
He that confideth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
Julia Smith Translation
He trusting in his heart is foolish: and he going in wisdom shall be delivered.
King James 2000
He that trusts in his own heart is a fool: but whosoever walks wisely, he shall be delivered.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be saved.
Modern King James verseion
He who trusts in his own heart is a fool; but whoever walks wisely, he shall be delivered.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool; but he that dealeth wisely, shall be safe.
NET Bible
The one who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but the one who walks in wisdom will escape.
New Heart English Bible
One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
The Emphasized Bible
He that trusteth his own heart, the same, is a dullard, but, he that walketh wisely, the same, shall be delivered.
Webster
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoever walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
World English Bible
One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
Youngs Literal Translation
Whoso is trusting in his heart is a fool, And whoso is walking in wisdom is delivered.
Themes
false Confidence » Self-confidence, an element of insecurity » The danger of
Deliverance » Who shall be delivered
Fools » Characteristics of » Self-confidence
Fools » Trust to their own hearts
Heart » Those that trust in their own heart
The Heart » He that trusteth in, is a fool
Trust » Of the wicked » Is in their own heart
Trust » Those that trust in their own heart
Topics
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 28:26
Verse Info
Context Readings
All About Life
25 An arrogant man stirs up dissension, but anyone who trusts in the LORD prospers. 26 Whoever trusts in himself is foolish, but whoever lives wisely will be kept safe. 27 Whoever gives to the poor will never lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to their poverty will be cursed.
Cross References
Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not depend on your own understanding.
James 3:13-18
Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his noble conduct that his actions are done humbly and wisely.
2 Kings 8:13
But Hazael responded, "What? Who am I, your servant, that I should do such a horrible thing?" But Elisha answered, "The LORD has shown me that you will be king over Aram."
Job 28:28
He has commanded mankind: "To fear the Lord that is wisdom; to move away from evil that is understanding.'"
Jeremiah 17:9
"The heart is more deceitful than anything. It is incurable who can know it?
Mark 7:21-23
because it's from within, from the human heart, that evil thoughts come, as well as sexual immorality, stealing, murder,
Mark 14:27-31
Then Jesus told them, "All of you will turn against me, because it is written, "I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.'
Romans 8:7
That is why the mind that focuses on human nature is hostile toward God. It refuses to submit to the authority of God's Law because it is powerless to do so.
2 Timothy 3:15
From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures that are able to give you the wisdom you need for salvation through faith in the Messiah Jesus.
James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to everyone generously without a rebuke, and it will be given to him.