Proverbs 28:25One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.
The setting
Ancient Jerusalem, ~950 BC. Solomon observes merchants and officials whose endless appetite for wealth creates conflict in families, courts, and communities...
The emotion here: protective concern for those chasing wealth
The original word
betach (בָּטַח) — to lean your full weight on something, complete reliance
Why it matters
Solomon became the richest king in history yet wrote extensively about wealth's dangers
Read with care
What most readers miss in Proverbs 28:25
The Hebrew word for 'prosper' here means 'made fat' - not necessarily rich, but satisfied and healthy
Common misconceptionPeople think 'prosper' means God will make them wealthy if they trust Him, but the Hebrew suggests being satisfied and having enough - the opposite of greed's endless hunger.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Proverbs 28:25
Bible Genome reading
Proverbs 28:25 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Proverbs 28:25 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the United Kingdom period. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 70% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the wisdom genre of biblical literature. Key themes include trust, greed. Notable phrases: trusts in Yahweh; will prosper. This verse contains a promise of God.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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