Proverbs 28:6
Authorized (King James) Version
6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness,
than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Proverbs 28:6
American Standard Version
6 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity,
Than he that is [a]perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:6 Hebrew perverse of two ways.
Proverbs 28:8
Authorized (King James) Version
8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance,
he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
Proverbs 28:8
American Standard Version
8 He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase,
Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
Proverbs 28:11
Authorized (King James) Version
11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit;
but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
Proverbs 28:11
American Standard Version
11 The rich man is wise in [a]his own conceit;
But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:11 Hebrew his own eyes.
Proverbs 28:16
Authorized (King James) Version
16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor:
but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
Proverbs 28:16
American Standard Version
16 [a]The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor;
But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:16 Or, O prince that lackest understanding and art a great oppressor, He etc.
Proverbs 28:20
Authorized (King James) Version
20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings:
but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
Proverbs 28:20
American Standard Version
20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings;
But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
Proverbs 28:22
Authorized (King James) Version
22 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye,
and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
Proverbs 28:22
American Standard Version
22 He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches,
And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
Proverbs 28:27
Authorized (King James) Version
27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack:
but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Proverbs 28:27
American Standard Version
27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack;
But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
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