Warnings and Instructions
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He who keeps the law is a discerning son,
But he who is a companion of (J)gluttons humiliates his father.
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16 But he who is a companion of (J)gluttons humiliates his father.
A (Y)leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding,
But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
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28 But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;
But when they perish, the righteous increase.
But when they perish, the righteous increase.
Footnotes:
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Proverbs 28:1: ['Lit ', confident]
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Proverbs 28:3: ['Lit ', and there is no bread]
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Proverbs 28:6: ['Lit ', perverse of two ways]
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Proverbs 28:11: ['Lit ', examines him]
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Proverbs 28:12: ['Lit ', will be searched for]
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Proverbs 28:17: ['Lit ', flee to the pit]
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Proverbs 28:18: ['Lit ', perverse of two ways]
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Proverbs 28:21: ['Lit ', regard the face]
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Proverbs 28:25: ['Lit ', broad soul]
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Proverbs 28:25: ['Lit ', be made fat]
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Proverbs 28:27: ['Lit ', hides]