Proverbs 28:1-10
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1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
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2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
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3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
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4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
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5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
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6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
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7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
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8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
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9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
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10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.