25 A greedy person provokes conflict,(A)
but whoever trusts in the Lord will prosper.(B)

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

27 The one who gives to the poor
will not be in need,
but one who turns his eyes away[b]
will receive many curses.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 28:26 Lit his heart
  2. Proverbs 28:27 Lit who shuts his eyes

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

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

27 Those who give to the poor will lack nothing,(E)
    but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.(F)

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