Proverbs 28:4-5
New Century Version
4 Those who disobey what they have been taught praise the wicked,
but those who obey what they have been taught are against them.
5 Evil people do not understand justice,
but those who follow the Lord understand it completely.
Proverbs 28:4-5
New International Version
4 Those who forsake instruction praise the wicked,
but those who heed it resist them.
5 Evildoers do not understand what is right,
but those who seek the Lord understand it fully.
Proverbs 28:9
New Century Version
9 If you refuse to obey what you have been taught,
your prayers will not be heard.
Proverbs 28:9
New International Version
9 If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction,
even their prayers are detestable.(A)
Proverbs 28:14
New Century Version
14 Those who are always respectful will be happy,
but those who are stubborn will get into trouble.
Proverbs 28:14
New International Version
14 Blessed is the one who always trembles before God,
but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.
Proverbs 28:23
New Century Version
23 Those who correct others will later be liked
more than those who give false praise.
Proverbs 28:23
New International Version
23 Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor
rather than one who has a flattering tongue.(A)
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