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Pride and Greed Fuel Strife
Commentators explain that the 'greedy spirit' (or 'proud heart' in some translations) describes a person who is never satisfied. Whether driven by a desire for more possessions (covetousness) or more pre-eminence (pride), this self-centered ambition inevitably leads to conflict, contention, and strife with others.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 28:25
18th Century
Theologian
Shall be made fat - He will enjoy the twofold blessing of abundance and tranquility ().
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 28:25
19th Century
Bishop
He that is of a proud heart.— Who thinks much of himself, stirreth up strife by his struggles with others for pre-eminenc…
John Gill
On Proverbs 28:25
17th Century
Pastor
He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife
Or, of a "large heart" F3 , or has an enlarged one; not wi…
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 28:25
17th Century
Minister
Those who live in continual dependence upon God and His grace, and live by faith, make themselves always at ease.