Verse 3
Proverbs 28:3
Geneva Bible
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A poore man, if he oppresse the poore, is like a raging raine, that leaueth no foode.
Original Language Text
hebrew
גֶּ֣בֶר רָ֭שׁ וְ/עֹשֵׁ֣ק דַּלִּ֑ים מָטָ֥ר סֹ֝חֵ֗ף וְ/אֵ֣ין לָֽחֶם
English Translation
A poor man and one who oppresses the needy is like a downpour that destroys; there is no bread.
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Chapter 28 Context
1
The wicked flee when none pursueth: but the righteous are bolde as a lyon.
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For the transgression of the land there are many princes thereof: but by a man of vnderstanding and...
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3
A poore man, if he oppresse the poore, is like a raging raine, that leaueth no foode.
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They that forsake the Law, prayse the wicked: but they that keepe the Law, set themselues against th...
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5
Wicked men vnderstand not iudgemnt: but they that seeke the Lord vnderstand all things.
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Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnesse, then hee that peruerteth his wayes, though he...
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7
He that keepeth the Law, is a childe of vnderstanding: but hee that feedeth the gluttons, shameth hi...
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He that increaseth his riches by vsurie and interest, gathereth them for him that will be mercifull...
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9
He that turneth away his eare from hearing the Law, euen his prayer shalbe abominable.
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10
He that causeth the righteous to go astray by an euill way, shall fall into his owne pit, and the vp...
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11
The riche man is wise in his owne conceite: but the poore that hath vnderstanding, can trie him.
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12
When righteous men reioyce, there is great glory: but when the wicked come vp, the man is tried.
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13
He that hideth his sinnes, shall not prosper: but he that confesseth, and forsaketh them, shall haue...
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14
Blessed is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into euill.
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15
As a roaring lyon, and an hungry beare, so is a wicked ruler ouer the poore people.
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16
A prince destitute of vnderstanding, is also a great oppressour: but hee that hateth couetousnes, sh...
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17
A man that doeth violence against the blood of a person, shall flee vnto the graue, and they shall n...
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18
He that walketh vprightly, shalbe saued: but he that is froward in his wayes, shall once fall.
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19
He that tilleth his land, shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth the idle, shall be fi...
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20
A faythfull man shall abound in blessings, and he that maketh haste to be riche, shall not be innoce...
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21
To haue respect of persons is not good: for that man will transgresse for a piece of bread.
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22
A man with a wicked eye hasteth to riches, and knoweth not, that pouertie shall come vpon him.
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23
He that rebuketh a man, shall finde more fauour at length, then he that flattereth with his tongue.
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24
Hee that robbeth his father and mother, and sayth, It is no transgression, is the companion of a man...
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25
He that is of a proude heart, stirreth vp strife: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be fatte.
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26
Hee that trusteth in his owne heart, is a foole: but he that walketh in wisdome, shall be deliuered.
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27
He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many curses.
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28
When the wicked rise vp, men hide them selues: but when they perish, ye righteous increase.
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