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Proverbs 28:1-11
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The wicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous are bold as a lion.
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Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes; But by a man of understanding and knowledge Right will be prolonged.
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A poor man who oppresses the poor Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.
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Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But such as keep the law contend with them.
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Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the Lord understand all.
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Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
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Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son, But a companion of gluttons shames his father.
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One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.
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One who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
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Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, He himself will fall into his own pit; But the blameless will inherit good.
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The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding searches him out.
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Proverbs 28:1-11 Meaning and Commentary
INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS 15
In this chapter we have a short history of the reign of Abijam, 1Ki 15:1-8 and of Asa, 1Ki 14:9-24, both kings of Judah; and of the reigns of Nadab the son of Jeroboam, and of Baasha, who destroyed his family, both kings of Israel, 1Ki 15:25-34.
Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible
Scripture taken from the New King James Version. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.