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| Proverbs 28:1 | The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. | The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion. |
| Proverbs 28:2 | For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. | For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged. |
| Proverbs 28:3 | A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. | A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is [like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. |
| Proverbs 28:4 | They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. | They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them. |
| Proverbs 28:5 | Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. | Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things. |
| Proverbs 28:6 | Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. | Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in [his] ways, though he be rich. |
| Proverbs 28:7 | Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. | Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father. |
| Proverbs 28:8 | He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. | He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor. |
| Proverbs 28:9 | He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. | He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination. |
| Proverbs 28:10 | Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession. | 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. |
| Proverbs 28:11 | The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. | The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. |
| Proverbs 28:12 | When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. | When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. |
| Proverbs 28:13 | He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. | He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy. |
| Proverbs 28:14 | Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. | Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. |
| Proverbs 28:15 | As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. | [As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, [So is] a wicked ruler over a poor people. |
| Proverbs 28:16 | The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. | The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; [But] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. |
| Proverbs 28:17 | A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. | A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him. |
| Proverbs 28:18 | Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. | Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in [his] ways shall fall at once. |
| Proverbs 28:19 | He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. | He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough. |
| Proverbs 28:20 | A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. | A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished. |
| Proverbs 28:21 | To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress. | To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread. |
| Proverbs 28:22 | He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. | he that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him. |
| Proverbs 28:23 | He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. | He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue. |
| Proverbs 28:24 | Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. | Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer. |
| Proverbs 28:25 | He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. | He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat. |
| Proverbs 28:26 | He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. | He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. |
| Proverbs 28:27 | He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. | He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. |
| Proverbs 28:28 | When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. | When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase. |
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