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Proverbs 28 :: Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:1 - The evil man goes running away when no man is after him, but the upright are without fear, like the lion.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:2 - Because of the sin of the land, its troubles are increased; but by a man of wisdom and knowledge they will be put out like a fire.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:3 - A man of wealth who is cruel to the poor is like a violent rain causing destruction of food.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:4 - Those who have no respect for the law give praise to the evil-doer; but such as keep the law are against him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:5 - Evil men have no knowledge of what is right; but those who go after the Lord have knowledge of all things.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:6 - Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are not straight.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:7 - He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who keeps company with feasters puts shame on his father.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:8 - He who makes his wealth greater by taking interest, only gets it together for him who has pity on the poor.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:9 - As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:10 - Anyone causing the upright to go wandering in an evil way, will himself go down into the hole he has made; but the upright will have good things for their heritage.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:11 - The man of wealth seems to himself to be wise, but the poor man who has sense has a low opinion of him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:12 - When the upright do well, there is great glory; but when evil-doers are lifted up, men do not let themselves be seen.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:13 - He who keeps his sins secret will not do well; but one who is open about them, and gives them up, will get mercy.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:14 - Happy is the man in whom is the fear of the Lord at all times; but he whose heart is hard will come into trouble.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:15 - Like a loud-voiced lion and a wandering bear, is an evil ruler over a poor people.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:16 - The prince who has no sense is a cruel ruler; but he who has no desire to get profit for himself will have long life.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:17 - One who has been the cause of a man's death will go in flight to the underworld: let no man give him help.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:18 - He whose ways are upright will be safe, but sudden will be the fall of him whose ways are twisted.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:19 - By ploughing his land a man will have bread in full measure; but he who goes after good-for-nothing persons will be poor enough.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:20 - A man of good faith will have great blessing, but one attempting to get wealth quickly will not go free from punishment.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:21 - It is not good to have respect for a man's position: for a man will do wrong for a bit of bread.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:22 - He who is ever desiring wealth goes running after money, and does not see that need will come on him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:23 - He who says words of protest to a man will later have more approval than one who says smooth words with his tongue.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:24 - He who takes from his father or his mother what is theirs by right, and says, It is no sin; is the same as a taker of life.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:25 - He who is ever desiring profit is a cause of fighting; but he who puts his faith in the Lord will be made fat.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:26 - He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:27 - He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:28 - When evil-doers are lifted up, men take cover; but when destruction overtakes them, the upright are increased.
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The Bible in Basic English was translated by Professor Samuel Henry Hooke (1874-1968)
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