Proverbs 28 (TRV)
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* 1 The wicked flee when no man pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion. | * 1 The wicked flee when no man pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion. | ||
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* 2 Because of the transgression of a land, many ''are'' its princes; but by a man of understanding and knowledge the stability of it will be prolonged. | * 2 Because of the transgression of a land, many ''are'' its princes; but by a man of understanding and knowledge the stability of it will be prolonged. | ||
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* 3 A poor man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no food. | * 3 A poor man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no food. | ||
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* 4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but such as keep the law contend with them. | * 4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but such as keep the law contend with them. | ||
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* 5 Evil men do not understand judgment, but those who seek the Lord understand all ''things''. | * 5 Evil men do not understand judgment, but those who seek the Lord understand all ''things''. | ||
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* 6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than ''he who is'' perverse in his ways, though he ''be'' rich. | * 6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than ''he who is'' perverse in his ways, though he ''be'' rich. | ||
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* 7 Whoever keeps the law ''is'' a wise son, but a companion of the reckless shames his father. | * 7 Whoever keeps the law ''is'' a wise son, but a companion of the reckless shames his father. | ||
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* 8 He who increases his possessions by usury and unrighteous gain, he will gather it for him who will pity the poor. | * 8 He who increases his possessions by usury and unrighteous gain, he will gather it for him who will pity the poor. | ||
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* 9 He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer ''wiil be'' an abomination. | * 9 He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer ''wiil be'' an abomination. | ||
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* 10 Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he himself will fall into his own pit; but the blameless will have good ''things'' in his possession. | * 10 Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he himself will fall into his own pit; but the blameless will have good ''things'' in his possession. | ||
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* 11 The rich man ''is'' wise in his own imagination, but the poor who has understanding searches him out. | * 11 The rich man ''is'' wise in his own imagination, but the poor who has understanding searches him out. | ||
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* 12 When the righteous men rejoice, there is great glory; but when the wicked arise, men hide themselves. | * 12 When the righteous men rejoice, there is great glory; but when the wicked arise, men hide themselves. | ||
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* 13 He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes ''them'' will have mercy. | * 13 He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes ''them'' will have mercy. | ||
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* 14 Happy ''is'' the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart will fall into harm. | * 14 Happy ''is'' the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart will fall into harm. | ||
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* 15 Like a roaring lion and a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over poor people. | * 15 Like a roaring lion and a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over poor people. | ||
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* 16 A ruler who lacks understanding ''is'' also a great oppressor, but he who hates covetousness will prolong ''his'' days. | * 16 A ruler who lacks understanding ''is'' also a great oppressor, but he who hates covetousness will prolong ''his'' days. | ||
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* 17 A man who does violence to the blood of any person will flee to the pit; let no one help him. | * 17 A man who does violence to the blood of any person will flee to the pit; let no one help him. | ||
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* 18 Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved, but ''he'' who is perverse ''in his'' ways will suddenly fall. | * 18 Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved, but ''he'' who is perverse ''in his'' ways will suddenly fall. | ||
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* 19 He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows after vain ''people'' will have abundant poverty. | * 19 He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows after vain ''people'' will have abundant poverty. | ||
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* 20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who is quick to be rich will be innocent. | * 20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who is quick to be rich will be innocent. | ||
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* 21 To show personal favoritism ''is'' not good, because for a piece of bread ''that'' man will transgress. | * 21 To show personal favoritism ''is'' not good, because for a piece of bread ''that'' man will transgress. | ||
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* 22 He who is quick to be rich has an evil eye, and does not consider that poverty will come upon him. | * 22 He who is quick to be rich has an evil eye, and does not consider that poverty will come upon him. | ||
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* 23 He who rebukes a man will find more favor than he who flatters with the tongue. | * 23 He who rebukes a man will find more favor than he who flatters with the tongue. | ||
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* 24 Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, “''It is'' no transgression,” he ''is'' the companion of a destroyer. | * 24 Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, “''It is'' no transgression,” he ''is'' the companion of a destroyer. | ||
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* 25 He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will be prospered. | * 25 He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will be prospered. | ||
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* 26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but whoever walks wisely will be delivered. | * 26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but whoever walks wisely will be delivered. | ||
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* 27 He who gives to the poor will not lack, but he who hides his eyes will have many curses. | * 27 He who gives to the poor will not lack, but he who hides his eyes will have many curses. | ||
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* 28 When the wicked arise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase. | * 28 When the wicked arise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase. | ||
Revision as of 07:14, 26 December 2015
- 1 The wicked flee when no man pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
- 2 Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes; but by a man of understanding and knowledge the stability of it will be prolonged.
- 3 A poor man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no food.
- 4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but such as keep the law contend with them.
- 5 Evil men do not understand judgment, but those who seek the Lord understand all things.
- 6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
- 7 Whoever keeps the law is a wise son, but a companion of the reckless shames his father.
- 8 He who increases his possessions by usury and unrighteous gain, he will gather it for him who will pity the poor.
- 9 He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer wiil be an abomination.
- 10 Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he himself will fall into his own pit; but the blameless will have good things in his possession.
- 11 The rich man is wise in his own imagination, but the poor who has understanding searches him out.
- 12 When the righteous men rejoice, there is great glory; but when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.
- 13 He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.
- 14 Happy is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart will fall into harm.
- 15 Like a roaring lion and a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over poor people.
- 16 A ruler who lacks understanding is also a great oppressor, but he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.
- 17 A man who does violence to the blood of any person will flee to the pit; let no one help him.
- 18 Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved, but he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.
- 19 He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows after vain people will have abundant poverty.
- 20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who is quick to be rich will be innocent.
- 21 To show personal favoritism is not good, because for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
- 22 He who is quick to be rich has an evil eye, and does not consider that poverty will come upon him.
- 23 He who rebukes a man will find more favor than he who flatters with the tongue.
- 24 Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, “It is no transgression,” he is the companion of a destroyer.
- 25 He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will be prospered.
- 26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but whoever walks wisely will be delivered.
- 27 He who gives to the poor will not lack, but he who hides his eyes will have many curses.
- 28 When the wicked arise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
