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Proverbs 28

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1The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Deut 28:7Ps 53:5Isa 26:3-4Ps 27:1-2Ps 112:71 Thess 2:2Acts 4:13Dan 6:10-11Acts 14:3Jer 20:4

2For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:1 Kgs 16:8-291 Kgs 15:282 Kgs 15:8-31Gen 45:5-8Job 22:28-301 Kgs 15:252 Chr 32:20-262 Chr 36:1-12Dan 4:27Hos 13:11

3A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Matt 18:28-30

4They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Rom 1:32Eph 5:11Matt 14:4Matt 3:71 John 4:51 Kgs 18:18Ps 49:181 Kgs 18:212 Kgs 3:13-14Acts 15:2

5Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the Lord understand all things. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Jas 1:5Ps 92:61 John 2:201 John 2:27John 7:17Jer 4:22Mark 4:10-131 Cor 2:14-15Prov 15:24Prov 24:7

6Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Prov 19:1Luke 16:19-23Prov 28:18Prov 19:22Prov 16:8Acts 24:24-27

7Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Prov 29:31 Pet 4:3-4Prov 29:15Luke 15:13Prov 19:26Prov 2:1-6Prov 23:19-22Prov 28:24Prov 3:1-35Luke 15:30

8He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Job 27:16-17Prov 13:22Eccl 2:26Exod 22:25Lev 25:36Ezek 18:17Ezek 18:13Ezek 18:8Prov 14:31Prov 19:7

9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Ps 66:182 Tim 4:3-4Zech 7:11-13Prov 15:8Ps 109:7Isa 1:15-16Luke 13:25-27Isa 58:7-11Prov 21:13

10Whoso 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. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Prov 26:27Ps 37:25-26Ps 7:15-16Matt 6:33Prov 10:3Prov 15:6Ps 37:112 Cor 11:13-152 Cor 11:3-42 Pet 2:18-20

11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Prov 18:17Eccl 9:15-17Prov 26:161 Cor 3:18-19Luke 16:13-14Prov 19:1Prov 23:4Rom 12:16Ezek 28:3-5Isa 10:13-14

12When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Prov 29:2Prov 11:10Prov 28:28Esth 8:15-17Job 29:11-20Heb 11:37-381 Chr 15:25-281 Chr 16:7-361 Chr 29:20-221 Kgs 17:3-24

13He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:1 John 1:8-10Ps 32:3-5Job 31:33Luke 15:18-24Jer 3:12-13Ps 51:1-5Dan 9:20-23Ps 51:10Exod 10:16-17Job 33:27

14Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Prov 23:17Ps 2:11Isa 66:2Jer 32:40Rom 11:201 Pet 1:17Heb 4:1Prov 29:1Ps 112:1Job 9:4

15As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:1 Pet 5:8Matt 2:16Exod 1:22Prov 19:12Prov 20:21 Sam 22:17-192 Kgs 21:16Exod 1:14-162 Kgs 15:162 Kgs 2:24

16The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Exod 18:211 Kgs 12:101 Kgs 12:14Eccl 4:1Isa 3:12Isa 33:15-16Jer 22:15-17Neh 5:15Amos 4:1

17A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Gen 9:61 Kgs 21:19Exod 21:141 Kgs 21:232 Chr 24:21-252 Kgs 9:26Acts 28:4Matt 27:4-5Num 35:14-34

18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Prov 10:9Prov 28:6Rev 3:3Prov 11:3-6Ps 84:11Num 22:321 Thess 5:32 Pet 2:1-3Prov 10:25Ps 125:5

19He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Prov 12:11Judg 9:4Prov 13:20Prov 27:23-27Luke 15:12-17Prov 14:4Prov 23:20-21

20A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Luke 16:10-12Prov 13:11Prov 10:6Ps 112:4-9Rev 2:10Neh 7:2Prov 20:21Prov 28:22Ps 101:61 Cor 4:2-5

21To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Ezek 13:19Prov 18:5Prov 24:23Exod 23:2Exod 23:8Mic 7:32 Pet 2:3Hos 4:18Mic 3:5Rom 16:18

22He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:1 Tim 6:9Prov 23:6Prov 28:20Job 27:16-17Matt 20:15Gen 13:10-13Gen 19:17Job 20:18-22Mark 7:22

23He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Prov 27:5-6Matt 18:15Ps 141:51 Kgs 1:231 Kgs 1:32-402 Pet 3:15-162 Sam 12:7Gal 2:11Prov 29:5

24Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Matt 15:4-6Prov 18:9Prov 19:26Judg 17:2Prov 28:7Prov 13:20

25He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Prov 11:251 Tim 6:6Prov 10:12Prov 13:10Prov 13:4Prov 15:18Prov 21:24Prov 22:10Prov 29:22Prov 29:25

26He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Prov 3:5Jer 17:9Job 28:28Rom 8:7Jas 1:52 Tim 3:15Jas 3:13-18Mark 7:21-232 Kgs 8:13Mark 14:27-31

27He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Prov 19:17Deut 15:7Prov 11:24Ps 41:1-32 Cor 9:6-11Deut 15:10Ps 112:5-9Prov 22:9Prov 11:26Heb 13:16

28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Prov 29:2Acts 12:23-24Job 24:4Prov 28:12Esth 8:17

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