Proverbs 28:4-5
World English Bible
4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked;
but those who keep the law contend with them.
5 Evil men don’t understand justice;
but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.
Proverbs 28:4-5
Modern English Version
4 Those who forsake instruction praise the wicked,
but such as keep instruction contend with them.
5 Evil men do not understand justice,
but those who seek the Lord understand all things.
Proverbs 28:9
World English Bible
9 He who turns away his ear from hearing the law,
even his prayer is an abomination.
Proverbs 28:9
Modern English Version
9 He who turns away his ear from hearing instruction,
even his prayer will be an abomination.
Proverbs 28:14
World English Bible
14 Blessed is the man who always fears;
but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
Proverbs 28:14
Modern English Version
14 Happy is the man who always fears,
but he who hardens his heart will fall into mischief.
Proverbs 28:23
World English Bible
23 One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor
than one who flatters with the tongue.
Proverbs 28:23
Modern English Version
23 He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward
than he who flatters with the tongue.
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