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
New International Version
4 Those who forsake instruction praise the wicked,
but those who heed it resist them.
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
New International Version
7 A discerning son heeds instruction,
but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.(A)
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
New International Version
9 If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction,
even their prayers are detestable.(A)
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
New International Version
18 Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint;
but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.(A)
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