Darby's English Translation

Proverbs 27

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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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  By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding [and] of knowledge, [its] stability is prolonged.  

 

 

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3


 

  A poor man who oppresseth the helpless is 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 judgment; but they that seek Jehovah understand everything.  

 

 

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  Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse, double in ways, though he be rich.  

 

 

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  Whoso observeth the law is a son that hath understanding; but he that is a companion of profligates bringeth shame to his father.  

 

 

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  He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to 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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10


 

  Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, shall himself fall into his own pit; but the perfect shall inherit good.  

 

 

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11


 

  A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.  

 

 

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12


 

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

 

 

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13


 

  He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall obtain mercy.  

 

 

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14


 

  Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.  

 

 

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15


 

  A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people.  

 

 

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  The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.  

 

 

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  A man laden with the blood of [any] person, fleeth to the pit: let no man stay him.  

 

 

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18


 

  Whoso walketh in integrity shall be saved; but he that is perverted in [his] double ways, shall fall in one [of them].  

 

 

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19


 

  He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless shall have poverty enough.  

 

 

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20


 

  A faithful man aboundeth with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.  

 

 

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21


 

  To have respect of persons is not good; but for a piece of bread will a man transgress.  

 

 

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22


 

  He that hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, and knoweth not that poverty shall come upon him.  

 

 

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23


 

  He that rebuketh a man shall afterwards find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.  

 

 

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24


 

  Whoso robbeth his father and his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, the same is the companion of a destroyer.  

 

 

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25


 

  He that is puffed up in soul exciteth contention; but he that relieth upon Jehovah shall be made fat.  

 

 

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26


 

  He that confideth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.  

 

 

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27


 

  He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that withdraweth 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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