Proverbs 28
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Prov 28:1
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The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion.
Prov 28:2
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By the transgression of a land many are its princes, But by a man of understanding {and} knowledge, so it endures.
Prov 28:3
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A poor man who oppresses the lowly Is {like} a driving rain which leaves no food.
Prov 28:4
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Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But those who keep the law strive with them.
Prov 28:5
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Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the LORD understand all things.
Prov 28:6
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Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than he who is crooked though he be rich.
Prov 28:7
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He who keeps the law is a discerning son, But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.
Prov 28:8
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He who increases his wealth by interest and usury Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.
Prov 28:9
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He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
Prov 28:10
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He who leads the upright astray in an evil way Will himself fall into his own pit, But the blameless will inherit good.
Prov 28:11
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The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding sees through him.
Prov 28:12
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When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
Prov 28:13
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He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes {them} will find compassion.
Prov 28:14
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How blessed is the man who fears always, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
Prov 28:15
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{Like} a roaring lion and a rushing bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
Prov 28:16
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A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, {But} he who hates unjust gain will prolong {his} days.
Prov 28:17
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A man who is laden with the guilt of human blood Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him.
Prov 28:18
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He who walks blamelessly will be delivered, But he who is crooked will fall all at once.
Prov 28:19
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He who tills his land will have plenty of food, But he who follows empty {pursuits} will have poverty in plenty.
Prov 28:20
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A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished.
Prov 28:21
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To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.
Prov 28:22
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A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth And does not know that want will come upon him.
Prov 28:23
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He who rebukes a man will afterward find {more} favor Than he who flatters with the tongue.
Prov 28:24
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He who robs his father or his mother And says, "It is not a transgression," Is the companion of a man who destroys.
Prov 28:25
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An arrogant man stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
Prov 28:26
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He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will be delivered.
Prov 28:27
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He who gives to the poor will never want, But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses.
Prov 28:28
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When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.
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