24 He who (A)robs his father or his mother
And says, “There is no wrong done,”
Is the (B)companion of a person who destroys.
25 An [a]arrogant person (C)stirs up strife,
But one who (D)trusts in the Lord (E)will [b]prosper.
26 One who (F)trusts in his own heart is a fool,
But one who walks wisely will flee to safety.

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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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