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28:1 |
he wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bolde as a lyon. |
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28:2 |
For the transgression of a land, many are the princes thereof: but by a man of vnderstanding and knowledge the state thereof shall bee prolonged. |
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28:3 |
A poore man that oppresseth the poore, is like a sweeping raine which leaueth no food. |
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28:4 |
They that forsake the law, praise the wicked: but such as keepe the Law, contend with them. |
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28:5 |
Euill men vnderstand not iudgement: but they that seeke the Lord, vnderstand all things. |
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28:6 |
Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnesse, then he that is peruerse in his wayes, though he be rich. |
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28:7 |
Whoso keepeth the law, is a wise sonne: but he that is a companion of riotous men, shameth his father. |
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28:8 |
He that by vsurie and vniust gaine increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that wil pity the poore. |
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28:9 |
He that turneth away his eare from hearing the law, euen his prayer shalbe abomination. |
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28:10 |
Who so causeth the righteous to goe astray in an euill way, he shall fall himselfe into his owne pit: but the vpright shall haue good things in possession. |
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28:11 |
The rich man is wise in his owne conceit: but the poore that hath vnderstanding searcheth him out. |
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28:12 |
When righteous men do reioyce, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. |
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28:13 |
He that couereth his sinnes, shall not prosper: but who so confesseth and forsaketh them, shall haue mercie. |
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28:14 |
Happy is the man that feareth always: but he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into mischiefe. |
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28:15 |
As a roaring lyon and a ranging beare: so is a wicked ruler ouer the poore people. |
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28:16 |
The prince that wanteth vnderstanding, is also a great oppressour: but he that hateth couetousnesse, shall prolong his dayes. |
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28:17 |
A man that doth violence to the blood of any person, shall flie to the pit, let no man stay him. |
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28:18 |
Whoso walketh vprightly, shall be saued: but he that is peruerse in his wayes, shall fall at once. |
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28:19 |
He that tilleth his land, shal haue plentie of bread: but he that followeth after vaine persons, shall haue pouerty enough. |
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28:20 |
A faithfull man shall abound with blessings: but hee that maketh haste to be rich, shall not be innocent. |
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28:21 |
To haue respect of persons, is not good: for, for a piece of bread that man will transgresse. |
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28:22 |
He that hasteth to bee rich, hath an euill eye, and considereth not that pouerty shall come vpon him. |
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28:23 |
He that rebuketh a man, afterwards shall find more fauour, then he that flattereth with the tongue. |
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28:24 |
Who so robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, the same is the companion of a destroyer. |
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28:25 |
He that is of a proud heart, stirreth vp strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord, shalbe made fat. |
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28:26 |
Hee that trusteth in his owne heart, is a foole: but who so walketh wisely, he shall be deliuered. |
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28:27 |
He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many a curse. |
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28:28 |
When the wicked rise, men hide themselues: but when they perish, the righteous increase. |
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