28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
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Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.
Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness. …
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 28)Observe, 1. Our riches will fail us when we are in the greatest need: He that trusts in them , as if they would secure him the favour of God and be his protection and portion, shall fall , as a man who lays his weight on a broken reed, which will not only disappoint him, but run into his hand and pierce him. 2. Our righteousness will stand us in stead when our riches fail us: The righteous shall t…
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