Proverbs 11:28
Old Testament • 6 words with Strong's data
"He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch."
Word-by-Word Analysis
בָּטַח
bâṭach
figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
נָפַל
nâphal
to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
פָּרַח
pârach
to break forth as a bud, i.e. bloom; generally, to spread; specifically, to fly (as extending the wings); figuratively, to flourish
Key Terms in This Verse
פָּרַח pârach
to break forth as a bud, i.e. bloom; generally, to spread; specifically, to fly (as extending the wings); figuratively, to flourish
Study H6524 →נָפַל nâphal
to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
Study H5307 →Cross References
Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of...
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
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.
But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?
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