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Proverbs 28:23-28

23 He who rebukes another person in the end gets more thanks than the flatterer.

23 Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor rather than one who has a flattering tongue.

24 Whoever robs mother or father and says, "That's not a crime!"is comrade to the destroyer.

24 Whoever robs their father or mother and says, “It’s not wrong,” is partner to one who destroys.

25 A grasping disposition stirs up strife, but he who trusts in ADONAI will prosper.

25 The greedy stir up conflict, but those who trust in the LORD will prosper.

26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who lives by wisdom will escape.

26 Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.

27 He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but he who hides his eyes will get curses in plenty.

27 Those who give to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.

28 When the wicked rise up, people hide; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.

28 When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding; but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive.