Proverbs 11:28 - Exposition

There are many expressions in this and the following verses which recall Psalms 1:1-6 . He that trusteth in his riches shall fall ( Proverbs 10:2 ; Psalms 49:6 , Psalms 49:7 ; Psalms 52:7 ; Ecclesiastes 5:8 ). Wealth is of all things the most uncertain, and leads the heart astray from God ( 1 Timothy 6:17 ). As a branch; "as a leaf" ( Psalms 1:1-6 :8; Isaiah 34:4 ). The righteous grow in grace and spiritual beauty, and bring forth the fruit of good works. Septuagint, "He who layeth hold on what is righteous [or, 'helpeth the righteous'] shall spring up ( ἀνατελεῖ )."