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Proverbs 28:1
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The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are bold as a lion.
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Proverbs 28:2
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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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Proverbs 28:3
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A poor man who oppresseth the helpless is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
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Proverbs 28:4
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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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Proverbs 28:5
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Evil men understand not judgment; but they that seek Jehovah understand everything.
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Proverbs 28:6
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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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Proverbs 28:7
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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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Proverbs 28:8
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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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Proverbs 28:9
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He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
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Proverbs 28:10
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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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Proverbs 28:11
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A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
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Proverbs 28:12
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When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men conceal themselves.
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Proverbs 28:13
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He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall obtain mercy.
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Proverbs 28:14
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Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.
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Proverbs 28:15
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A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
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Proverbs 28:16
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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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Proverbs 28:17
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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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Proverbs 28:18
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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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Proverbs 28:19
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He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless shall have poverty enough.
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Proverbs 28:20
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A faithful man aboundeth with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
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Proverbs 28:21
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To have respect of persons is not good; but for a piece of bread will a man transgress.
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Proverbs 28:22
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He that hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, and knoweth not that poverty shall come upon him.
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Proverbs 28:23
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He that rebuketh a man shall afterwards find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
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Proverbs 28:24
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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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Proverbs 28:25
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He that is puffed up in soul exciteth contention; but he that relieth upon Jehovah shall be made fat.
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Proverbs 28:26
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He that confideth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
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Proverbs 28:27
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He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that withdraweth his eyes shall have many a curse.
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Proverbs 28:28
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When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
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