Proverbs 21:29
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A wicked man puts on a bold face,
But as for the upright, he considers, directs, and establishes his way [with the confidence of integrity].
Proverbs 22:5
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Thorns and snares are in the way of the obstinate [for their lack of honor and their wrong-doing traps them];
He who guards himself [with godly wisdom] will be far from them and avoid the consequences they suffer.
Proverbs 24:15-16
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Do not lie in wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous;
Do not destroy his resting place;
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For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again,
But the wicked stumble in time of disaster and collapse.(A)
Proverbs 28:1
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28 The wicked flee when no one pursues them,
But the righteous are as bold as a lion.(A)
Proverbs 28:12
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When the righteous triumph, there is great glory and celebration;
But when the wicked rise [to prominence], men hide themselves.
Proverbs 28:28
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When the wicked rise [to power], men hide themselves;
But when the wicked perish, the [consistently] righteous increase and become great.(A)
Proverbs 29:2
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When the righteous are in authority and become great, the people rejoice;
But when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh.
Proverbs 29:16
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When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases,
But the righteous will see the downfall of the wicked.
Proverbs 29:27
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An unjust man is repulsive to the righteous,
And he who is upright in the way [of the Lord] is repulsive to the wicked.
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