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Links to all Books and Chapters Today's Date: ======= Proverbs 28:1 ============ Pro 28:1 The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion. (nasb) Pro 28:1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.(kjv) Pro 28:1 The wicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous are bold as a lion.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 28:2 ============ Pro 28:2 By the transgression of a land many are its princes, But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures. (nasb) Pro 28:2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.(kjv) Pro 28:2 Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes; But by a man of understanding and knowledge Right will be prolonged.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 28:3 ============ Pro 28:3 A poor man who oppresses the lowly Is like a driving rain which leaves no food. (nasb) Pro 28:3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.(kjv) Pro 28:3 A poor man who oppresses the poor Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 28:4 ============ Pro 28:4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But those who keep the law strive with them. (nasb) Pro 28:4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.(kjv) Pro 28:4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But such as keep the law contend with them.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 28:5 ============ Pro 28:5 Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the Lord understand all things. (nasb) Pro 28:5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.(kjv) Pro 28:5 Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the Lord understand all.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 28:6 ============ Pro 28:6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than he who is crooked though he be rich. (nasb) Pro 28:6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.(kjv) Pro 28:6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one perverse in his ways, though he be rich.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 28:7 ============ Pro 28:7 He who keeps the law is a discerning son, But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father. (nasb) Pro 28:7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.(kjv) Pro 28:7 Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son, But a companion of gluttons shames his father.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 28:8 ============ Pro 28:8 He who increases his wealth by interest and usury Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor. (nasb) Pro 28:8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.(kjv) Pro 28:8 One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 28:9 ============ Pro 28:9 He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, Even his prayer is an abomination. (nasb) Pro 28:9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.(kjv) Pro 28:9 One who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 28:10 ============ Pro 28:10 He who leads the upright astray in an evil way Will himself fall into his own pit, But the blameless will inherit good. (nasb) Pro 28:10 Whoso 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.(kjv) Pro 28:10 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.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 28:11 ============ Pro 28:11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding sees through him. (nasb) Pro 28:11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.(kjv) Pro 28:11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding searches him out.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 28:12 ============ Pro 28:12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. (nasb) Pro 28:12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.(kjv) Pro 28:12 When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory; But when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 28:13 ============ Pro 28:13 He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion. (nasb) Pro 28:13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.(kjv) Pro 28:13 He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 28:14 ============ Pro 28:14 How blessed is the man who fears always, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity. (nasb) Pro 28:14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.(kjv) Pro 28:14 Happy is the man who is always reverent, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 28:15 ============ Pro 28:15 Like a roaring lion and a rushing bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people. (nasb) Pro 28:15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.(kjv) Pro 28:15 Like a roaring lion and a charging bear Is a wicked ruler over poor people.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 28:16 ============ Pro 28:16 A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days. (nasb) Pro 28:16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.(kjv) Pro 28:16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor, But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 28:17 ============ Pro 28:17 A man who is laden with the guilt of human blood Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him. (nasb) Pro 28:17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.(kjv) Pro 28:17 A man burdened with bloodshed will flee into a pit; Let no one help him.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 28:18 ============ Pro 28:18 He who walks blamelessly will be delivered, But he who is crooked will fall all at once. (nasb) Pro 28:18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.(kjv) Pro 28:18 Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved, But he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 28:19 ============ Pro 28:19 He who tills his land will have plenty of food, But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty. (nasb) Pro 28:19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.(kjv) Pro 28:19 He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough!(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 28:20 ============ Pro 28:20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished. (nasb) Pro 28:20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.(kjv) Pro 28:20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 28:21 ============ Pro 28:21 To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress. (nasb) Pro 28:21 To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.(kjv) Pro 28:21 To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 28:22 ============ Pro 28:22 A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth And does not know that want will come upon him. (nasb) Pro 28:22 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.(kjv) Pro 28:22 A man with an evil eye hastens after riches, And does not consider that poverty will come upon him.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 28:23 ============ Pro 28:23 He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor Than he who flatters with the tongue. (nasb) Pro 28:23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.(kjv) Pro 28:23 He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward Than he who flatters with the tongue.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 28:24 ============ Pro 28:24 He who robs his father or his mother And says, "It is not a transgression," Is the companion of a man who destroys. (nasb) Pro 28:24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.(kjv) Pro 28:24 Whoever robs his father or his mother, And says, "It is no transgression," The same is companion to a destroyer.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 28:25 ============ Pro 28:25 An arrogant man stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the Lord will prosper. (nasb) Pro 28:25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.(kjv) Pro 28:25 He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the Lord will be prospered.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 28:26 ============ Pro 28:26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will be delivered. (nasb) Pro 28:26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.(kjv) Pro 28:26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But whoever walks wisely will be delivered.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 28:27 ============ Pro 28:27 He who gives to the poor will never want, But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses. (nasb) Pro 28:27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.(kjv) Pro 28:27 He who gives to the poor will not lack, But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 28:28 ============ Pro 28:28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase. (nasb) Pro 28:28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.(kjv) Pro 28:28 When the wicked arise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.(nkjv) ======= Proverbs 29:1 ============ Pro 29:1 A man who hardens his neck after much reproof Will suddenly be broken beyond remedy. (nasb) Pro 29:1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.(kjv) Pro 29:1 He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.(nkjv) |
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