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NASB | Proverbs 28:26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will be delivered. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 28:26 He who trusts confidently in his own heart is a [dull, thickheaded] fool, But he who walks in [skillful and godly] wisdom will be rescued. [James 1:5] |
Subject: god helps those who help themselves |
Bible Note: Paul used Greek mythology to get his point across to men of Athens, who had opposing views of man’s origin (Acts 17:28), quoting from pantheist Aratus’ poem – “We are his offspring”. In addition, Paul borrowed polytheist Epimenides’ words – “In him we live and move and have our being.” Often, we quote that Bible verse as being “God’s words”. Nevertheless, the underlining thoughts came from Greek mythology. T’oma |