Proverbs 11:28
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 11:28 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 11:28 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 11:28 — KJV
“He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.”
— Proverbs 11:28 (KJV)
Proverbs 11:28 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 11:28
“A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.”
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“In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth. so long...: Heb. till there be no moon”
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“The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.”
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“Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.”
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“Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.”
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