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