28 A worthless witness makes a mockery of justice,
And the mouth of the wicked [a](A)swallows wrongdoing.

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  1. Proverbs 19:28 Another reading is pours out

28 A worthless witness mocketh at justice;
And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.

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Haughty eyes and a proud heart,
The (A)lamp of the wicked, is sin.

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A high look, and a proud heart,
[a]Even the lamp of the wicked, is sin.

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  1. Proverbs 21:4 Or, And the tillage

The violence of the wicked will sweep them away,
Because they (A)refuse to act with justice.

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The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away,
Because they refuse to do justice.

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10 The soul of the wicked desires evil;
His (A)neighbor is shown no compassion in his eyes.

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10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil:
His neighbor findeth no favor in his eyes.

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12 The [a]righteous one considers the house of the wicked,
Bringing the (A)wicked to ruin.

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  1. Proverbs 21:12 Or Righteous One

12 [a]The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked,
How the wicked are overthrown to their ruin.

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  1. Proverbs 21:12 Or, One that is righteous . . . he overthroweth the wicked etc.

18 The wicked is a (A)ransom for the righteous,
And the (B)treacherous is in the place of the upright.

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18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous;
And the treacherous cometh in the stead of the upright.

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27 The (A)sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination,
How much more when he brings it with evil intent!

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27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;
How much more, when he bringeth it [a]with a wicked mind!

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  1. Proverbs 21:27 Or, to atone for wickedness

29 A wicked person [a](A)displays a bold face,
But as for the (B)upright, he makes his way sure.

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  1. Proverbs 21:29 Lit makes firm with his face

29 A wicked man hardeneth his face;
But as for the upright, [a]he establisheth his ways.

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  1. Proverbs 21:29 Another reading is, he considereth his way.

15 (A)Do not lie in ambush, you wicked person, against the home of the righteous;
Do not destroy his resting place;

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15 Lay not wait, [a]O wicked man, against the [b]habitation of the righteous;
Destroy not his [c]resting-place:

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  1. Proverbs 24:15 Or, as a wicked man
  2. Proverbs 24:15 Or, pasture
  3. Proverbs 24:15 Or, fold

16 For a (A)righteous person falls seven times and rises again,
But the (B)wicked stumble in time of disaster.

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16 For a righteous man falleth seven times, and riseth up again;
But the wicked are overthrown by calamity.

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19 (A)Do not get upset because of evildoers
Or be (B)envious of the wicked;
20 For (C)there will be no [a](D)future for the evil person;
The (E)lamp of the wicked will be put out.

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  1. Proverbs 24:20 Lit latter end

19 Fret not thyself because of evil-doers;
Neither be thou envious at the wicked:
20 For there shall be no reward to the evil man;
The lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

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Take away the [a](A)impurities from the silver,
And there comes out a vessel for the (B)smith;
Take away the (C)wicked before the king,
And his (D)throne will be established in righteousness.

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  1. Proverbs 25:4 Lit dross

Take away the dross from the silver,
And there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner:
Take away the wicked from before the king,
And his throne shall be established in righteousness.

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