Proverbs 28

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1} A wicked man flees when no man pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.

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2} For the transgression of a land many are the rulers of it. But by men of understanding [and] knowledge the state shall be prolonged.

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3} A needy man who oppresses the poor is a sweeping rain which leaves no food.

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4} Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but such as keep the law contend with them.

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5} Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek LORD understand all things.

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6} Better is the poor man who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in [his] ways, though he be rich.

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7} He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

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8} He who augments his substance by interest and increase, gathers it for him who has pity on the poor.

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9} He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

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10} He who causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit. But the perfect shall inherit good.

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11} The rich man is wise in his own conceit, but a poor man who has understanding searches him out.

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12} When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

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13} He who covers his transgressions shall not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them shall obtain mercy.

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14} Happy is the man who fears always, but he who hardens his heart shall fall into mischief.

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15} A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, [is] a wicked ruler over a poor people.

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16} The ruler who lacks understanding is also a great oppressor, [but] he who hates covetousness shall prolong his days.

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17} A man who is laden with the blood of any person shall flee to the pit. Let no man stay him.

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18} He who walks uprightly shall be delivered, but he who is perverse in [his] ways shall fall at once.

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19} He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who follows after vanity shall have poverty enough.

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20} A faithful man shall abound with blessings, but he who makes haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.

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21} To have respect of persons is not good, nor that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.

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22} He who has an evil eye hastens after riches, and does not know that want shall come upon him.

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23} He who rebukes a man shall afterward find more favor than he who flatters with the tongue.

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24} He who robs his father or his mother, and says, It is no transgression, the same is the companion of a destroyer.

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25} He who is of a greedy spirit stirs up strife, but he who puts his trust in LORD shall be made fat.

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26} He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but he who walks wisely, he shall be delivered.

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27} He who gives to the poor shall not lack, but he who hides his eyes shall have many a curse.

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28} When the wicked rise, men hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.