Proverbs 11:28
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 11
“He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.”Proverbs 11:28
What Does Proverbs 11:28 Mean?
Proverbs 11:28 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 11, verse 28 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Poverty & Wealth.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 11:28 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
James 5:1“Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you.”1 Timothy 6:17“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;”Jeremiah 17:8“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 drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.”Psalms 52:7“Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.”Matthew 13:22“He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.”Mark 10:24“And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!”James 3:18“And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.”Psalms 1:3“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.”Psalms 49:6“They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;”Luke 18:24“And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!”Job 31:24“If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence;”Psalms 62:10“Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.”Psalms 92:12“The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.”Ezekiel 28:5“By thy great wisdom and by thy traffick hast thou increased thy riches, and thine heart is lifted up because of thy riches:”Matthew 19:23“Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.”Proverbs 14:11“The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.”Deuteronomy 8:12“Lest when thou hast eaten and art full, and hast built goodly houses, and dwelt therein;”Proverbs 10:15“The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.”Isaiah 60:21“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.”Luke 12:20“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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