26 One who trusts in himself is a fool;
but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 28:26

Commentary on Proverbs 28:26

(Read Proverbs 28:26)

A fool trusts to his own strength, merit, and righteousness. And trusts to his own heart, which is not only deceitful above all things, but which has often deceived him.