Proverbs 28

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1} The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

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2} In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.

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3} A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.

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4} Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them.

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5} Evil men don't understand justice; but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.

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6} Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

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7} Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

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8} He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

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9} He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

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10} Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.

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11} The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

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12} When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

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13} He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

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14} Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

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15} As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

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16} A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

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17} A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; no one will support him.

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18} Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.

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19} One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

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20} A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

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21} To show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.

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22} A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him.

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23} One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.

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24} Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, "It's not wrong." He is a partner with a destroyer.

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25} One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.

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26} One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

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27} One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

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28} When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.