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Proverbs 28:4

American Standard Version

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

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Proverbs 28:4 in other translations

Those who forsake the law praise the wicked;
but those who keep the law contend with them.

Proverbs 28:4 · World English Bible

Proverbs 28:4 in context

  1. 2For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
  2. 3A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
  3. 4They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.
  4. 5Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.
  5. 6Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.