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King James Bible
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Websters 1833 Bible
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| 28:1 |
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. |
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. |
| 28:2 |
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. |
For the transgression of a land many are its princes: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. |
| 28:3 |
A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. |
A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. |
| 28:4 |
They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. |
They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. |
| 28:5 |
Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. |
Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. |
| 28:6 |
Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. |
Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he is rich. |
| 28:7 |
Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. |
He who keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. |
| 28:8 |
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. |
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. |
| 28:9 |
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. |
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. |
| 28:10 |
Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession. |
Whoever causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession. |
| 28:11 |
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. |
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor man that hath understanding searcheth him out. |
| 28:12 |
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. |
When righteous men rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. |
| 28:13 |
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. |
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but he who confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. |
| 28:14 |
Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. |
Happy is the man that feareth always: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. |
| 28:15 |
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. |
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. |
| 28:16 |
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. |
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. |
| 28:17 |
A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. |
A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. |
| 28:18 |
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. |
He who walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. |
| 28:19 |
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. |
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. |
| 28:20 |
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. |
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. |
| 28:21 |
To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress. |
To have respect of persons is not good: for, for a piece of bread that man will transgress. |
| 28:22 |
He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. |
He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. |
| 28:23 |
He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. |
He that rebuketh a man afterward shall find more favor than he that flattereth with the tongue. |
| 28:24 |
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. |
He that robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. |
| 28:25 |
He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. |
He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. |
| 28:26 |
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. |
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoever walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. |
| 28:27 |
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. |
He that giveth to the poor shall not want: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. |
| 28:28 |
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. |
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. |
