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Brenton Septuagint Translation - Proverbs - Proverbs 28

Proverbs 28:9-20

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9He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even he has made his prayer abominable.
10He that causes upright men to err in an evil way, himself shall fall into destruction: transgressors also shall pass by prosperity, but shall not enter into it.
11A rich man is wise in his own conceit; but an intelligent poor man will condemn him.
12By reason of the help of righteous men great glory arises: but in the places of the ungodly men are caught.
13He that covers his own ungodliness shall not prosper: but he that blames himself shall be loved.
14Blessed is the man who religiously fears always: but the hard of heart shall fall into mischiefs.
15A hungry lion and a thirsty wolf is he, who, being poor, rules over a poor nation.
16A king in need of revenues is a great oppressor: but he that hates injustice shall live a long time.
17He that becomes surety for a man charged with murder shall be an exile, and not in safety.
17aChasten thy son, and he shall love thee, and give honour to thy soul: he shall not obey a sinful nation.
18He that walks justly is assisted: but he that walks in crooked ways shall be entangled therein.
19He that tills his own land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that follows idleness shall have plenty of poverty.
20A man worthy of credit shall be much blessed: but the wicked shall not be unpunished.

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