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Proverbs 28:4
Revised Standard Version
Proverbs 28:4
Revised Standard Version
4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked,
but those who keep the law strive against them.
Proverbs 28:4
New International Version
Proverbs 28:4
New International Version
4 Those who forsake instruction praise the wicked,
but those who heed it resist them.
Proverbs 28:7
Revised Standard Version
Proverbs 28:7
Revised Standard Version
7 He who keeps the law is a wise son,
but a companion of gluttons shames his father.
Proverbs 28:7
New International Version
Proverbs 28:7
New International Version
7 A discerning son heeds instruction,
but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.(A)
Proverbs 28:9
Revised Standard Version
Proverbs 28:9
Revised Standard Version
9 If one turns away his ear from hearing the law,
even his prayer is an abomination.
Proverbs 28:9
New International Version
Proverbs 28:9
New International Version
9 If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction,
even their prayers are detestable.(A)
Proverbs 29:18
Revised Standard Version
Proverbs 29:18
Revised Standard Version
18 Where there is no prophecy the people cast off restraint,
but blessed is he who keeps the law.
Proverbs 29:18
New International Version
Proverbs 29:18
New International Version
18 Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint;
but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.(A)
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