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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 28, Verse 10

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He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.
King James Version
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.
American Standard Version
Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.
New English Translation
The one who leads the upright astray in an evil way will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
World English Bible
Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.
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The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
12
When righteous [men] do rejoice, [there is] great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
13
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.
14
Happy [is] the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15
[As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is] a wicked ruler over the poor people.
16
The prince that wanteth understanding [is] also a great oppressor: [but] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
17
A man that doeth violence to the blood of [any] person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
18
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but [he that is] perverse [in his] ways shall fall at once.
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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.