Proverbs 28:4-5
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4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked,
but those who keep the law struggle against them.(A)
5 The evil do not understand justice,
but those who seek the Lord understand it completely.(B)
Proverbs 28:4-5
International Standard Version
4 Those who forsake the Law praise the wicked,
but whoever keeps it[a] fights them.
5 Evil men don’t understand justice,
but whoever seeks the Lord understands it all.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:4 Lit. keeps the Law
Proverbs 28:9
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9 When one will not listen to the law,
even one’s prayers are an abomination.(A)
Proverbs 28:9
International Standard Version
9 If someone quits[a] listening to the Law
even his prayer is detestable.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:9 Lit. turns away from
Proverbs 28:14
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14 Happy is the one who is never without fear,
but one who is hard-hearted will fall into calamity.(A)
Proverbs 28:14
International Standard Version
14 Blessed is the man who always fears the Lord,[a]
but whoever hardens his heart will fall into disaster.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:14 The Heb. lacks the Lord
Proverbs 28:23
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23 Whoever rebukes a person will afterward find more favor
than one who flatters with the tongue.(A)
Proverbs 28:23
International Standard Version
23 Whoever rebukes a man will later on find more favor
than someone who flatters with his words.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:23 Lit. tongue
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