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For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
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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 uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
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Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companiona of riotous men shameth his father.
8
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
10
Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
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He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
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The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
19
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
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A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.c
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He that hastethd to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
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He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
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Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer*.e
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He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
Herramientas de Estudio para Proverbs 28
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