Proverbs 28:26

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 28:26

BSB
He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
AKJV
He that trusts in his own heart is a fool: but whoever walks wisely, he shall be delivered.
CPDV
Whoever trusts in his own heart is a fool. But whoever treads wisely, the same shall be saved.
ERV
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
NHEB
One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
SMT
He trusting in his heart is foolish: and he going in wisdom shall be delivered.

Commentary for Proverbs 28:26

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 28:26
Summary
Self-reliance is foolishness; wise walking brings safety
Event
Self-trust versus wise conduct evaluated
Estimated Time Period
c. 950-700 BC
Category
Wisdom