Proverbs 28
The Wicked and the
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The wicked flee when no man pursueth:
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but the righteous are bold as a
lion. |
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For the transgression of a land
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many are the princes thereof: |
but by a man of understanding and knowledge |
the state thereof shall be
prolonged. |
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A poor man that oppresseth the poor
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is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no
food. |
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They that forsake the law praise the
wicked:
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but such as keep the law contend with
them. |
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Evil men understand not judgment:
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but they that seek the LORD understand all things. |
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Better is the poor that walketh in
his uprightness,
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than he that is perverse in his ways,
though he be rich. |
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Whoso keepeth the law is a wise
son:
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but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his
father. |
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8 |
He that by usury and unjust gain
increaseth his substance,
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he shall gather it for him that will pity the
poor. |
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9 |
He that turneth away his ear from hearing
the law,
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even his prayer shall be abomination. |
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10 |
Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray
in an evil way,
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he shall fall himself into his own pit: |
but the upright shall have good things in
possession. |
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11 |
The rich man is wise in his own
conceit;
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but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him
out. |
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12 |
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory:
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but when the wicked rise, a man is
hidden. |
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13 |
He that covereth his sins shall not
prosper:
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but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall
have
mercy. |
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14 |
Happy is the man that feareth
always:
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but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into
mischief. |
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15 |
As a roaring lion, and a ranging
bear;
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so is a wicked ruler over the poor
people. |
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The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor:
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but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. |
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A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit;
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18 |
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be
saved:
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but he that is perverse in his ways
shall fall at
once. |
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19 |
He that tilleth his land shall have
plenty of bread:
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but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty
enough. |
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A faithful man shall abound with
blessings:
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but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be
innocent. |
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21 |
To have respect of persons is not
good:
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for, for a piece of bread that man will
transgress. |
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22 |
He that hasteth to be rich hath an
evil eye,
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and considereth not that poverty shall come upon
him. |
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23 |
He that rebuketh a man, afterward shall
find more favor
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than he that flattereth with the
tongue. |
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24 |
Whoso robbeth his father or his
mother,
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and saith, It is no transgression; |
the same is the companion of a
destroyer. |
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25 |
He that is of a proud heart stirreth up
strife:
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but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made
fat. |
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26 |
He that trusteth in his own heart is a
fool:
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but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be
delivered. |
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27 |
He that giveth unto the poor shall not
lack:
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but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a
curse. |
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28 |
When the wicked rise, men hide
themselves:
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but when they perish, the righteous
increase. |
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