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Proverbs 27

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Chapter 28

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

 

 

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  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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  Evil men don't understand justice; But those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.  

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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  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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  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


 

  The ruler who lacks judgment is a great tyrant. 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, he 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.  

 

 

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Proverbs 29

 

 

 

 

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