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24 He who (A)robs his father or his mother
And says, “It is not a transgression,”
Is the (B)companion of a man who destroys.
25 An [a]arrogant man (C)stirs up strife,
But he who (D)trusts in Yahweh (E)will [b]be enriched.
26 He who (F)trusts in his own heart is a fool,
But he who walks wisely will escape.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 28:25 Lit broad soul
  2. Proverbs 28:25 Lit be made fat

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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