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Proverbs 28:26-28
English Standard Version
Proverbs 28:26-28
English Standard Version
26 Whoever (A)trusts in his own mind is a fool,
but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.
27 Whoever (B)gives to the poor will not want,
but he who (C)hides his eyes will get many a curse.
28 When (D)the wicked rise, (E)people hide themselves,
but when they perish, the righteous increase.
Proverbs 28:26-28
King James Version
Proverbs 28:26-28
King James Version
26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
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Proverbs 28:26-28
New International Version
Proverbs 28:26-28
New International Version
27 Those who give to the poor will lack nothing,(C)
but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.(D)
28 When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding;(E)
but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive.
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