Proverbs 28:26

“(Compare Pro 3:6-8). walketh wisely--that is, trusting in God (Pro 22:17-19).”

“The contrast between the wisdom of him who trusts in the Lord, and the folly of self-trust. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Wisely - Distrusting his own judgment, and seeking the advice of others, and especially of God. Proverbs 28:28”

“28:26 The one who walks in wisdom listens to the advice of others; those who trust their own insight show themselves foolish.”

“that: Pro 3:5; Kg2 8:13; Jer 17:9; Mar 7:21-23, Mar 14:27-31; Rom 8:7 but: Job 28:28; Ti2 3:15; Jam 1:5, Jam 3:13-18 Proverbs 28:27”

“The following proverb assumes the בטח of the foregoing: (Note: We take the opportunity of remarking that the tendency to form together certain proverbs after one catchword is found also in German books of proverbs; vid., Paul, Ueber die urspr. Anord. von Friedanks Bescheidenheit (1870), p. 12.) 26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But he that walketh in wisdom shall escape. From the promise in the second line, Hitzig concludes that a courageous heart is meant, but when by itself לב never bears this meaning. He who trusteth in his own heart is not merely one who is guided solely "by his own inconsiderate, defiant impulse to act" (Zckler). The proverb is directed against a false…”