1901 American Standard Version (ASV)
Proverbs 28
General observations of impiety and religious integrity.
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28:1 ¶
The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.
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28:2
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged.
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28:3
A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is [like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
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28:4
They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.
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28:5
Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.
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28:6
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in [his] ways, though he be rich.
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28:7
Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.
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28:8
He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
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28:9
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
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28:10
Whoso causeth 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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28:11
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
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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 that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
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28:14
Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
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28:15
[As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, [So is] a wicked ruler over a poor people.
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28:16
The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; [But] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
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28:17
A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.
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28:18
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in [his] ways shall fall at once.
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28:19
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough.
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28:20
A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
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28:21
To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.
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28:22
he that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
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28:23
He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.
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28:24
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer.
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28:25
He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.
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28:26
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
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28:27
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
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28:28
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.