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Berean Standard Bible

“He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.”

Proverbs 28:26

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Study note

Proverbs 28 contrasts those who are bold in righteousness with those who stumble through foolishness. Among its sayings is a warning about self-reliance.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.

World English Bible (WEB)

One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

King James Version (KJV)

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

American Standard Version (ASV)

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El que confía en su corazón es necio; mas el que camina en sabiduría, será salvo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El que confía en sí mismo es un necio; el que actúa con sabiduría estará a salvo.

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