| Chapter 28 |
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The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion. --
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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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A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is [like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. --
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They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them. --
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Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things. --
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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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Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father. --
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He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor. --
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He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination. --
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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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The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. --
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When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. --
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He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy. --
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Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. --
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[As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, [So is] a wicked ruler over a poor people. --
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The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; [But] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. --
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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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Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in [his] ways shall fall at once. --
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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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A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished. --
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To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread. --
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he that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him. --
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He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue. --
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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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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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He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. --
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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 |
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase. --
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