Book - Proverbs - Chapter = 28 --> NLT
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The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions.
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When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But with wise and knowledgeable leaders, there is stability.
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A poor person who oppresses the poor is like a pounding rain that destroys the crops.
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To reject the law is to praise the wicked; to obey the law is to fight them.
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Evil people don't understand justice, but those who follow the LORD understand completely.
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It is better to be poor and honest than rich and crooked.
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Young people who obey the law are wise; those who seek out worthless companions bring shame to their parents.
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A person who makes money by charging interest will lose it. It will end up in the hands of someone who is kind to the poor.
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The prayers of a person who ignores the law are despised.
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Those who lead the upright into sin will fall into their own trap, but the honest will inherit good things.
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Rich people picture themselves as wise, but their real poverty is evident to the poor.
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When the godly succeed, everyone is glad. When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.
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People who cover over their sins will not prosper. But if they confess and forsake them, they will receive mercy.
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Blessed are those who have a tender conscience, but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble.
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A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor as a lion or bear attacking them.
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Only a stupid prince will oppress his people, but a king will have a long reign if he hates dishonesty and bribes.
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A murderer's tormented conscience will drive him into the grave. Don't protect him!
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The honest will be rescued from harm, but those who are crooked will be destroyed.
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Hard workers have plenty of food; playing around brings poverty.
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The trustworthy will get a rich reward. But the person who wants to get rich quick will only get into trouble.
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Showing partiality is never good, yet some will do wrong for something as small as a piece of bread.
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A greedy person tries to get rich quick, but it only leads to poverty.
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In the end, people appreciate frankness more than flattery.
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Robbing your parents and then saying, "What's wrong with that?" is as serious as committing murder.
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Greed causes fighting; trusting the LORD leads to prosperity.
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Trusting oneself is foolish, but those who walk in wisdom are safe.
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Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing. But a curse will come upon those who close their eyes to poverty.
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When the wicked take charge, people hide. When the wicked meet disaster, the godly multiply.