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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 14, Verse 32

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31
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
King James Version
The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
American Standard Version
The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing; But the righteous hath a refuge in his death.
New English Translation
An evil person will be thrown down through his wickedness, but a righteous person takes refuge in his integrity.
World English Bible
The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge.
33
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but [that which is] in the midst of fools is made known.
34
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin [is] a reproach to any people.
35
The king's favour [is] toward a wise servant: but his wrath is [against] him that causeth shame.
1
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
2
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
3
The eyes of the LORD [are] in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
4
A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness therein [is] a breach in the spirit.
5
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
6
In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
7
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.