| 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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A needy man who oppresses the poor Is like a driving rain which leaves no crops. |
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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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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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When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. |
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He who conceals his sins doesn`t prosper, But whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. |
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Blessed is the man who always fears; But one who hardens his heart falls into trouble. |
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As a roaring lion or a charging bear, So is a wicked ruler over helpless people. |
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The ruler who lacks judgment is a great tyrant. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days. |
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A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; No one will support him. |
18 |
Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; But one with perverse ways will fall suddenly. |
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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A faithful man is rich with blessings; But one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished. |
21 |
To show partiality is not good; Yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread. |
22 |
A stingy man hurries after riches, And doesn`t know that poverty waits for him. |
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One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor Than one who flatters with the tongue. |
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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One who is greedy stirs up strife; But one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper. |
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One who trusts in himself is a fool; But one who walks in wisdom, he is kept safe. |
27 |
One who gives to the poor has no lack; But one who closes his eyes will have many curses. |
28 |
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous thrive. |
