He that trusteth in his riches shall fall,.... As leaves in autumn, which are withered and dry.
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Proverbs 11:28
Proverbs 11:28
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain
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Proverbs 11 — OverviewProverbs 11 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleWeighty Sayings.Proverbs 11 — OverviewProverbs 11 · Little Bible — for children and parentsProverbs 11 is a gallery of contrasts: honest versus dishonest, proud versus humble, generous versus greedy, righteous versus wicked. Every pairing teaches the same underlying truth — God sees all things, and He rewards…Proverbs 11:28Proverbs 11:28 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleObserve, 1. Our riches will fail us when we are in the greatest need:
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