Verse 5
Proverbs 28:5
English Revised Version
5
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Original Language Text
hebrew
אַנְשֵׁי רָ֭ע לֹא יָבִ֣ינוּ מִשְׁפָּ֑ט וּ/מְבַקְשֵׁ֥י יְ֝הוָ֗ה יָבִ֥ינוּ כֹֽל
English Translation
Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand all.
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Chapter 28 Context
1
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
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For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by men of understanding and knowle...
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3
They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
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Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
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Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be...
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Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of gluttonous men shameth his father...
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He that augmenteth his substance by usury and increase, gathereth it for him that hath pity on the p...
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He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
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9
Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but t...
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10
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
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11
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
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12
He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall...
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13
Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
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14
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
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15
The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness sha...
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16
A man that is laden with the blood of any person shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.
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Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
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18
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall...
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19
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunis...
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20
To have respect of persons is not good: neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.
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21
He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, and knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
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22
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion...
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23
He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be...
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He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
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He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
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When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
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