Proverbs 28:4-5
Expanded Bible
4 Those who ·disobey what they have been taught [forsake/abandon instruction/law] praise the wicked,
but those who ·obey what they have been taught [guard instruction/law] ·are against [battle] them.
5 Evil people do not understand justice,
but those who ·follow [seek] the Lord understand ·it completely [or everything].
Proverbs 28:4-5
Amplified Bible
4
Those who [a]set aside the law [of God and man] praise the wicked,
But those who keep the law [of God and man] struggle with them.(A)
5
Evil men do not understand justice,
But they who long for and seek the Lord understand it fully.(B)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:4 Lit forsake.
Proverbs 28:9
Expanded Bible
9 If you ·refuse to obey [turn your ear away from] ·what you have been taught [L hearing instruction],
your prayers will ·not be heard [be detested/an abomination].
Proverbs 28:9
Amplified Bible
9
He who turns his ear away from listening to the law [of God and man],
Even his prayer is repulsive [to God].(A)
Proverbs 28:14
Expanded Bible
14 Those who ·are always respectful [or always fear the Lord; L always fear] will be ·happy [blessed],
but those ·who are stubborn [L whose hearts are hard] will get into trouble.
Proverbs 28:14
Amplified Bible
14
Blessed and favored by God is the man who fears [sin and its consequence] at all times,
But he who hardens his heart [and is determined to sin] will fall into disaster.
Proverbs 28:23
Expanded Bible
23 Those who correct others will later ·be liked [find favor]
more than those who ·give false praise [L have a flattering tongue].
Proverbs 28:23
Amplified Bible
23
He who [appropriately] reprimands a [wise] man will afterward find more favor
Than he who flatters with the tongue.
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