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the Week of Proper 19 / Ordinary 24
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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 28
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Proverbs 28:1
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The wicked flee when no one is pursuing them,(a) but the righteous are as bold as a lion.(b)
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Proverbs 28:2
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When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers,(c) but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.
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Proverbs 28:3
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A destitute leader[a] who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.(d)
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Proverbs 28:4
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Those who reject the law praise the wicked,(e) but those who keep the law battle against them.(f)
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Proverbs 28:5
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Evil men do not understand justice,(g) but those who seek the Lord understand everything.(h)
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Proverbs 28:6
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Better a poor man who lives with integrity(i) than a rich man who distorts right and wrong.[b](j)
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Proverbs 28:7
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A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.(k)
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Proverbs 28:8
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Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest(l) collects it for one who is kind to the poor.(m)
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Proverbs 28:9
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Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law— even his prayer is detestable.(n)
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Proverbs 28:10
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The one who leads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit,(o) but the blameless will inherit what is good.(p)
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Proverbs 28:11
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A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.
Proverbs 28:12
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When the righteous triumph, there is great rejoicing,[c] but when the wicked come to power, people hide themselves.(q)
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Proverbs 28:13
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The one who conceals his sins will not prosper,(r) but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.(s)
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Proverbs 28:14
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Happy is the one who is always reverent,(t) but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.(u)
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Proverbs 28:15
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A wicked ruler over a helpless people(v) is like a roaring lion or a charging bear.(w)
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Proverbs 28:16
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A leader who lacks understanding is very oppressive, but one who hates dishonest profit prolongs his life.(x)
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Proverbs 28:17
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A man burdened by bloodguilt[d] will be a fugitive until death.(y) Let no one help him.(z)
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Proverbs 28:18
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The one who lives with integrity will be helped, but one who distorts right and wrong[e] will suddenly fall.(aa)
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Proverbs 28:19
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The one who works his land will have plenty of food,(ab) but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.(ac)
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Proverbs 28:20
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A faithful man will have many blessings,(ad) but one in a hurry to get rich(ae) will not go unpunished.
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Proverbs 28:21
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It is not good to show partiality(af)— yet a man may sin for a piece of bread.(ag)
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Proverbs 28:22
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A greedy man[f] is in a hurry for wealth; he doesn't know that poverty will come to him.(ah)
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Proverbs 28:23
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One who rebukes a person will later find more favor(ai) than one who flatters[g] with his tongue.(aj)
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Proverbs 28:24
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The one who robs his father or mother(ak) and says, "That's no sin,"(al) is a companion to a man who destroys.(am)
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Proverbs 28:25
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A greedy person provokes conflict,(an) but whoever trusts in the Lord will prosper.(ao)
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Proverbs 28:26
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The one who trusts in himself[h] is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.(ap)
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Proverbs 28:27
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The one who gives to the poor will not be in need, but one who turns his eyes away[i] will receive many curses.(aq)
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Proverbs 28:28
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When the wicked come to power, people hide, but when they are destroyed, the righteous flourish.(ar)
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