Proverbs 28:4
English Standard Version
4 Those who forsake the law (A)praise the wicked,
but those who keep the law (B)strive against them.
Proverbs 28:4
International Standard Version
4 Those who forsake the Law praise the wicked,
but whoever keeps it[a] fights them.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:4 Lit. keeps the Law
Proverbs 28:7
English Standard Version
7 The one who keeps the law is a son with understanding,
but (A)a companion of gluttons shames his father.
Proverbs 28:7
International Standard Version
7 Whoever keeps the Law is a discerning son,
but whoever keeps company with gluttons
brings shame to his father.
Proverbs 28:9
English Standard Version
9 If one turns away his ear from hearing the law,
even his (A)prayer is an abomination.
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 29:18
English Standard Version
18 Where (A)there is no prophetic vision the people (B)cast off restraint,[a]
but blessed is he who (C)keeps the law.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:18 Or the people are discouraged
Proverbs 29:18
International Standard Version
18 Without prophetic vision, people abandon restraint,
but those who obey the Law are happy.
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