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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 28, Verse 23

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22
He that hasteth to be rich [hath] an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
King James Version
He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
American Standard Version
He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.
New English Translation
The one who reproves another will in the end find more favor than the one who flatters with the tongue.
World English Bible
One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.
24
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, [It is] no transgression; the same [is] the companion of a destroyer.
25
He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
26
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
27
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
28
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
1
He, that being often reproved hardeneth [his] neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth [his] substance.
4
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.