Proverbs 28:4
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4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked,
but those who keep the law struggle against them.(A)
Proverbs 28:4
Evangelical Heritage Version
4 Those who abandon the law[a] praise the wicked,
but those who keep the law oppose them.
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- Proverbs 28:4 Or instruction or teaching
Proverbs 28:7
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7 Those who keep the law are wise children,
but companions of gluttons shame their parents.(A)
Proverbs 28:7
Evangelical Heritage Version
7 The son who keeps the law has understanding,
but a companion of gluttons brings shame upon his father.
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
Evangelical Heritage Version
9 A person who turns his ear away from the law—
even his prayer is an abomination.
Proverbs 29:18
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18 Where there is no prophecy, the people cast off restraint,
but happy are those who keep the law.(A)
Proverbs 29:18
Evangelical Heritage Version
18 Without prophetic vision, a people is unrestrained,
but a people which follows the law is blessed.
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