Proverbs 28:26

He that trusteth in his own heart— He who dependeth upon himself shall fall; but he who walketh warily shall be safe. Houbigant.

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The contrast between the wisdom of him who trusts in the Lord, and the folly of self-trust.
Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Second Division, Proverbs 28 f. In general character this division resembles Section II., consisting chiefly of antithetic couplets. Proverbs 2...
Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

his... heart, &c. Put by Figure of speech Synecdoche (of Part), App-6, for himself. Illustrations: Hazael ( 2 Kings 8:13 );. Johanan ( Jeremi...
Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 819 SELF-CONFIDENCE REPROVED Proverbs 28:26 . He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool . THE Holy Scriptures speak plainly, and w...
Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool - For his h...
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. He that trusteth in his own heart (yielding to...
Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Observations relating chiefly to Social Life 2. Cp. the many changes of rulers during the unsatisfactory period described in 2K15.
Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

He that trusteth in his own heart, is confident in his own wisdom (comp. 1 Corinthians 3:18 , sqq. ); he will perish in his folly. But whoso wa...
Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

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G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

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Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: bu...
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool ,.... Since the thoughts and imaginations of the thoughts of the heart are only evil, and that continual...
John Trapp Complete Commentary

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. Ver. 26. He that trusteth to his own heart is a fool...
Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

He that trusteth in his own heart In his own wisdom and counsels, his own strength and sufficiency, his own merit and righteousness, or the good op...
L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

IF we HAVE SEEN in chapter 27 the blessing of God and refuge in the sanctuary, chapter 28, a fourth section. brings our feet abruptly back to the wil...
Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. Here is, 1. The character of a fool...
Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

He that trusteth in his own heart; who trusts to his own wit, neglecting or slighting the advice of others, and the counsel of God himself. Is a f...
Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 28:26 , AND LAST CLAUSE OF Proverbs 28:25 SELF-CONFIDENCE I. He that trusts in his own heart is a fool, because...
Sermon Bible Commentary

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Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 28:2 . By a man of understanding the state shall be prolonged. Who can value the Samuels in Israel; the Gracchuses in Rome; the Walpoles,...
The Biblical Illustrator

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool. The folly of trusting in our own hearts I. What is meant by a man trusting his heart. It is-- 1....
The Complete Pulpit Commentary

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The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Advantages of Integrity
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

He that trusteth in his own heart, guided solely by first impressions and impulses, without careful reasoning and weighing of all facts, is a fool,...
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Kings 8:13 ; 2 Timothy 3:15 ; James 1:5 ; James 3:13-18 ; Jeremiah 17:9 ; Job 28:28 ; Mark 14:27-31 ; Mark 7:21-23 ; Proverbs 3:5 ; Roman...
Wells of Living Water Commentary

Divine Contrasts Proverbs 28:1-27 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We have another one of Solomon's messages which God gave to him. We will bring out severa...
Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Wisely — Distrusting his own judgment, and seeking the advice of others, and especially of God.

²⁶ He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

Related Commentaries of Proverbs 28:26

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

John Trapp Complete Commentary

Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Sermon Bible Commentary

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The Biblical Illustrator

The Complete Pulpit Commentary

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Wells of Living Water Commentary

Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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