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
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
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7 Those who keep the law are wise children,
but companions of gluttons shame their parents.(A)
Proverbs 28:7
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7 Whoever keeps the Law is a discerning son,
but whoever keeps company with gluttons
brings shame to 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
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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
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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
International Standard Version
18 Without prophetic vision, people abandon restraint,
but those who obey the Law are happy.
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