Proverbs 11:28

28 He who trusts in his wealth [is] he who will fall, but like a green leaf the righteous will flourish.

Proverbs 11:28 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 11:28

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall
As leaves in autumn, which are withered and dry. To trust in riches is to trust in uncertain things; things not to be depended on, being here today and gone tomorrow; it is like leaning upon a broken staff, which giving way, the person falls: and so the fall of Babylon will be, while she is trusting in and boasting of her riches and grandeur, ( Revelation 18:7 Revelation 18:8 ) ; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch;
that abides in the tree, is alive and green, full of leaves, and laden with fruit: so the righteous are as branches in Christ, and receive life and nourishment from him, and abide in him; and bring forth fruit and flourish, like palm trees and cedars, in the house of the Lord, and grow in every grace, and in the knowledge of Christ; see ( Jeremiah 17:7 Jeremiah 17:8 ) .

Proverbs 11:28 In-Context

26 He who withholds grain, the people curse him, but a blessing [is] for the head of him who sells.

27 He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who inquires of evil, it will come to him.

28 He who trusts in his wealth [is] he who will fall, but like a green leaf the righteous will flourish.

29 He who brings trouble [to] his household, he will inherit wind, and a fool will serve the wise of heart.

30 The fruit of righteousness is a tree of life, and he who captures souls [is] wise.