25 The greedy stir up conflict,

but those who trust in the Lord will prosper.

26 Those who trust in themselves are fools,

but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.

27 Those who give to the poor will lack nothing,

but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.

28 When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding;

but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive.

25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife:

But he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat.

26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool:

But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack:

But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves:

But when they perish, the righteous increase.

25 Greed causes fighting;

trusting the Lord leads to prosperity.

26 Those who trust their own insight are foolish,

but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe.

27 Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing,

but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.

28 When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.

When the wicked meet disaster, the godly flourish.

25 He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife,

But he who trusts in the Lord will be prospered.

26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool,

But whoever walks wisely will be delivered.

27 He who gives to the poor will not lack,

But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.

28 When the wicked arise, men hide themselves;

But when they perish, the righteous increase.

25 A greedy person causes trouble,

but the one who trusts the Lord will succeed.

26 Those who trust in themselves are foolish,

but those who live wisely will be kept safe.

27 Whoever gives to the poor will have everything he needs,

but the one who ignores the poor will receive many curses.

28 When the wicked get control, everybody hides,

but when they die, good people do well.

25 He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife;

But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool;

But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack;

But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;

But when they perish, the righteous increase.

25 He that is puffed up in soul exciteth contention; but he that relieth upon Jehovah shall be made fat.

26 He that confideth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that withdraweth his eyes shall have many a curse.

28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.

25 A greedy person stirs up a fight, 

but whoever trusts the Lord prospers. 

26 Whoever trusts his own heart is a fool. 

Whoever walks in wisdom will survive. 

27 Whoever gives to the poor lacks nothing. 

Whoever ignores the poor receives many curses. 

28 When wicked people rise, people hide. 

When they die, righteous people increase. 

25 A greedy person provokes conflict,

but whoever trusts in the Lord will prosper.

26 The one who trusts in himself is a fool,

but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.

27 The one who gives to the poor

will not be in need,

but one who turns his eyes away

will receive many curses.

28 When the wicked come to power,

people hide,

but when they are destroyed,

the righteous flourish.

25 The greedy person stirs up strife,

but whoever trusts in the Lord will be enriched.

26 Those who trust in their own wits are fools;

but those who walk in wisdom come through safely.

27 Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing,

but one who turns a blind eye will get many a curse.

28 When the wicked prevail, people go into hiding;

but when they perish, the righteous increase.

25 The greedy person will stir up strife,

but he who trusts in Yahweh will be enriched.

26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool,

but he who walks in wisdom will be saved.

27 For he who gives to the poor, there is no lacking,

but for he who turns his eyes, there are many curses.

28 With the rising of the wicked, humankind will be hidden,

and with their perishing, the righteous will multiply.

25 A person who always wants more stirs up fights.

But anyone who trusts in the Lord will succeed.

26 Anyone who trusts in himself is foolish.

But a person who lives wisely is kept safe.

27 Those who give to poor people

will have everything they need.

But those who close their eyes to the poor

will be under many curses.

28 When those who are evil take charge, other people hide.

But when those who are evil die, godly people grow stronger.

25 An arrogant man stirs up strife,

But he who trusts in the Lord will prosper.

26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool,

But he who walks wisely will be delivered.

27 He who gives to the poor will never want,

But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses.

28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;

But when they perish, the righteous increase.