Proverbs 11:28

Proverbs 11:28 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

28Those who trust in their riches will fall,

but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.

28One who trusts in his riches will fall,

But the righteous will flourish like the green leaf.

28He who leans on and trusts in and is confident in his riches will fall,

But the righteous [who trust in God’s provision] will flourish like a green leaf.

28He who trusts in his riches will fall,

but the righteous will thrive like foliage.

28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall;

But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

28He that trusteth in his riches, shall fall: but the righteous shall florish as a leafe.

28He who trusts in his riches will fall,

but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

28Those who trust in their riches will fall.

But those who do right will be as healthy as a green leaf.

28If somebody trusts his riches to keep him safe,

he will fall like a leaf that falls from a tree.

But a righteous person will grow strong,

like a fresh green leaf.

28Whoever is confident in his wealth falls, || And as a leaf, the righteous flourish.