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The wicked
aflee when no man pursues,
But the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Prov. 28
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When a land revolts, it has many rulers;
But by him who has understanding
and knowledge it endures.
Prov. 28
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A destitute man who oppresses the poor
Is
like a driving rain which leaves no food.
Prov. 28
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Those who forsake the law praise the wicked,
But those who keep the law contend with them.
Prov. 28
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Evil men do not understand justice,
But those who
aseek Jehovah understand all things.
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aBetter is a poor man who walks in his integrity
Than he who is perverse in
his ways though he is rich.
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Whoever keeps the law is an understanding son,
But he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
Prov. 28
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He who increases his substance by interest and usury
Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.
Prov. 28
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He who turns away his ear from hearing the law,
Even his prayer is an abomination.
Prov. 28
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Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way
Will himself fall into his own pit,
But the perfect will inherit good.
Prov. 28
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The rich man is wise in his own conceit,
But the poor man who has understanding searches him out.
Prov. 28
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When the righteous triumph, there is great glory;
But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
Prov. 28
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He who covers his transgressions will not prosper,
But whoever
aconfesses and forsakes
them will obtain mercy.
Prov. 28
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1Blessed is the man who always fears,
But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
Prov. 28
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Like a roaring lion and a roving bear
Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
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The ruler who lacks understanding is also a great oppressor,
But he who hates unjust gain will prolong
his days.
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A man who is burdened with a person’s blood
1Will be a fugitive until death;
Let no man support him.
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Whoever walks uprightly will be delivered,
But he who is perverse in
his ways will fall all at once.
Prov. 28
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aHe who tills his land will have plenty of bread,
But he who pursues worthless
things will have plenty of poverty.
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A faithful man will abound with blessings,
But he who makes haste to be
arich will not go unpunished.
Prov. 28
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To have respect of persons is not good,
Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.
Prov. 28
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A man who is envious hastens after wealth,
And does not know that want will come upon him.
Prov. 28
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He who rebukes a man will afterward find
more favor
Than he who flatters with the tongue.
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Whoever robs his father or his mother and says,
It is no transgression,
Is the companion of a man who destroys.
Prov. 28
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A greedy person stirs up contention,
But he who trusts in Jehovah will prosper.
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He who trusts in his own heart is a fool,
But he who walks wisely will be delivered.
Prov. 28
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He who
agives to the poor man will not lack,
But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses.
Prov. 28
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When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;
But when they perish, the righteous increase.
