Proverbs 28:4

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.

Proverbs 28:4 — American Standard Version

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Context — Proverbs 28

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1The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.

2For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged.

3A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is [like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

4They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.

5Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.

6Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in [his] ways, though he be rich.

7Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.

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