Proverbs 28:25
He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat.
Context
This verse from Proverbs Chapter 28 connects to 10 cross-references. Proverbs on the poor and rich, rulers and integrity: the wicked flee when no one pursues but the righteous are bold as a lion. Whoever gives to the poor will not want but whoever hides his eyes will get many …
Other Translations
He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.
Whoso is proud in soul stirreth up contention, And whoso is trusting on Jehovah is made fat.
He who is ever desiring profit is a cause of fighting; but he who puts his faith in the Lord will be made fat.
Cross References
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.
Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.