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| 28:1 |
The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion.
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| 28:2 |
By the transgression of a land many are its princes, But by a man of understanding [and] knowledge, so it endures.
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| 28:3 |
A poor man who oppresses the lowly Is [like] a driving rain which leaves no food.
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| 28:4 |
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But those who keep the law strive with them.
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| 28:5 |
Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the LORD understand all things.
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| 28:6 |
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, Than he who is crooked though he be rich.
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| 28:7 |
He who keeps the law is a discerning son, But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.
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| 28:8 |
He who increases his wealth by interest and usury, Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.
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| 28:9 |
He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
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| 28:10 |
He who leads the upright astray in an evil way Will himself fall into his own pit, But the blameless will inherit good.
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| 28:11 |
The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding sees through him.
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| 28:12 |
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
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| 28:13 |
He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes [them] will find compassion.
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| 28:14 |
How blessed is the man who fears always, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
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| 28:15 |
[Like] a roaring lion and a rushing bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
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| 28:16 |
A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, [But] he who hates unjust gain will prolong [his] days.
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| 28:17 |
A man who is laden with the guilt of human blood Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him.
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| 28:18 |
He who walks blamelessly will be delivered, But he who is crooked will fall all at once.
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| 28:19 |
He who tills his land will have plenty of food, But he who follows empty [pursuits] will have poverty in plenty.
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| 28:20 |
A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished.
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| 28:21 |
To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.
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| 28:22 |
A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth, And does not know that want will come upon him.
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| 28:23 |
He who rebukes a man will afterward find [more] favor Than he who flatters with the tongue.
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| 28:24 |
He who robs his father or his mother, And says, "It is not a transgression," Is the companion of a man who destroys.
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| 28:25 |
An arrogant man stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
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| 28:26 |
He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will be delivered.
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| 28:27 |
He who gives to the poor will never want, But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses.
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| 28:28 |
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.
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