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Proverbs 28
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The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
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In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
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A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.
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Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them.
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Evil men don’t understand justice; but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.
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Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.
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Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
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He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
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He 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 will fall into his own trap; 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 sees through him.
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When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
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He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
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Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
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As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
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A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
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A man who is tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death. No one will support him.
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Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.
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One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
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A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
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To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
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A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.
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One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.
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Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, “It’s not wrong,” is a partner with a destroyer.
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One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
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One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
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One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
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When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.
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HUYE el impío sin que nadie lo persiga: mas el justo está confiado como un leoncillo.
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Por la rebelión de la tierra sus príncipes son muchos: mas por el hombre entendido y sabio permanecerá sin mutación.
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El hombre pobre y robador de los pobres, es lluvia de avenida y sin pan.
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Los que dejan la ley, alaban á los impíos: mas los que la guardan, contenderán con ellos.
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Los hombres malos no entienden el juicio: mas los que buscan á Jehová, entienden todas las cosas.
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Mejor es el pobre que camina en su integridad, que el de perversos caminos, y rico.
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El que guarda la ley es hijo prudente: mas el que es compañero de glotones, avergüenza á su padre.
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El que aumenta sus riquezas con usura y crecido interés, para que se dé á los pobres lo allega.
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El que aparta su oído para no oir la ley, su oración también es abominable.
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El que hace errar á los rectos por el mal camino, él caerá en su misma sima: mas los perfectos heredarán el bien.
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El hombre rico es sabio en su opinión: mas el pobre entendido lo examinará.
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Cuando los justos se alegran, grande es la gloria; mas cuando los impíos son levantados, es buscado el hombre.
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El que encubre sus pecados, no prosperará: mas el que los confiesa y se aparta, alcanzará misericordia.
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Bienaventurado el hombre que siempre está temeroso: mas el que endurece su corazón, caerá en mal.
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León rugiente y oso hambriento, es el príncipe impío sobre el pueblo pobre.
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El príncipe falto de entendimiento multiplicará los agravios: mas el que aborrece la avaricia, prolongará sus días.
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El hombre que hace violencia con sangre de persona, huirá hasta el sepulcro, y nadie le detendrá.
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El que en integridad camina, será salvo; mas el de perversos caminos caerá en alguno.
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El que labra su tierra, se hartará de pan: mas el que sigue los ociosos, se hartará de pobreza.
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El hombre de verdad tendrá muchas bendiciones: mas el que se apresura á enriquecer, no será sin culpa.
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Tener acepción de personas, no es bueno: hasta por un bocado de pan prevaricará el hombre.
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Apresúrase á ser rico el hombre de mal ojo; y no conoce que le ha de venir pobreza.
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El que reprende al hombre, hallará después mayor gracia que el que lisonjea con la lengua.
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El que roba á su padre ó á su madre, y dice que no es maldad, compañero es del hombre destruidor.
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El altivo de ánimo suscita contiendas: mas el que en Jehová confía, medrará.
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El que confía en su corazón es necio; mas el que camina en sabiduría, será salvo.
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El que da al pobre, no tendrá pobreza: mas el que aparta sus ojos, tendrá muchas maldiciones.
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Cuando los impíos son levantados, esconderáse el hombre: mas cuando perecen, los justos se multiplican.
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