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Proverbs 28
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Proverbs 28 . 1
1 The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.TOSKProverbs 28:1
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2 A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.TOSKProverbs 28:2
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3 A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.TOSKProverbs 28:3
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4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.TOSKProverbs 28:4
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5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.TOSKProverbs 28:5
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6 Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.TOSKProverbs 28:6
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7 A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.TOSKProverbs 28:7
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8 He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.TOSKProverbs 28:8
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9 Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.TOSKProverbs 28:9
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10 He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.CProverbs 28:10-18TOSKProverbs 28:10
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11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.CProverbs 28:10-18TOSKProverbs 28:11
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12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.CProverbs 28:10-18TOSKProverbs 28:12
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13 He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.CProverbs 28:10-18TOSKProverbs 28:13
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14 Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.CProverbs 28:10-18TOSKProverbs 28:14
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15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.CProverbs 28:10-18TOSKProverbs 28:15
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16 A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.CProverbs 28:10-18TOSKProverbs 28:16
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17 A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.CProverbs 28:10-18TOSKProverbs 28:17
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18 He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.CProverbs 28:10-18TOSKProverbs 28:18
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19 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.TOSKProverbs 28:19
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20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.TOSKProverbs 28:20
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21 To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.TOSKProverbs 28:21
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22 A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.TOSKProverbs 28:22
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23 He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.TOSKProverbs 28:23
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24 He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.TOSKProverbs 28:24
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25 A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.TOSKProverbs 28:25
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26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.TOSKProverbs 28:26
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27 Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.TOSKProverbs 28:27
Proverbs 28 . 28
28 When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.TOSKProverbs 28:28