Proverbs 28:1
New Living Translation
28 The wicked run away when no one is chasing them,
but the godly are as bold as lions.
Proverbs 28:1
Common English Bible
28 The wicked run away even though no one pursues them,
but the righteous are as confident as a lion.
Proverbs 28:4-5
New Living Translation
4 To reject the law is to praise the wicked;
to obey the law is to fight them.
5 Evil people don’t understand justice,
but those who follow the Lord understand completely.
Proverbs 28:4-5
Common English Bible
4 Those who abandon Instruction praise the wicked,
but those who follow Instruction battle them.
5 Evil people don’t understand justice,
but those who seek the Lord understand everything.
Proverbs 28:10
New Living Translation
10 Those who lead good people along an evil path
will fall into their own trap,
but the honest will inherit good things.
Proverbs 28:10
Common English Bible
10 Whoever misleads those who do right onto an evil path
will fall into their own pit,
but the blameless will inherit good things.
Proverbs 28:18
New Living Translation
18 The blameless will be rescued from harm,
but the crooked will be suddenly destroyed.
Proverbs 28:18
Common English Bible
18 Those who walk in innocence will be saved,
but those who go on twisted paths will fall into the grave.
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