24 The one who robs his father or mother(A)
and says, “That’s no sin,”(B)
is a companion to a person who destroys.(C)

25 A greedy person stirs up conflict,(D)
but whoever trusts in the Lord will prosper.(E)

26 The one who trusts in himself[a] is a fool,
but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.(F)

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Footnotes

  1. 28:26 Lit his heart

24 Whoever robs their father or mother(A)
    and says, “It’s not wrong,”
    is partner to one who destroys.(B)

25 The greedy stir up conflict,(C)
    but those who trust in the Lord(D) will prosper.

26 Those who trust in themselves are fools,(E)
    but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.(F)

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