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Berean Standard Bible

“He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage.”

Proverbs 11:28

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Study note

Among the contrasts in Proverbs 11 is a warning about where people put their confidence. Money and possessions can promise security, but the book keeps asking whether they can really deliver it.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage.

World English Bible (WEB)

He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

King James Version (KJV)

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

American Standard Version (ASV)

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

He who puts his faith in wealth will come to nothing; but the upright man will be full of growth like the green leaf.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El que confía en sus riquezas, caerá: mas los justos reverdecerán como ramos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El que confía en sus riquezas se marchitará como las hojas, pero el justo florecerá como las ramas.

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