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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 28, Verse 24

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23
He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
King James Version
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, [It is] no transgression; the same [is] the companion of a destroyer.
American Standard Version
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer.
New English Translation
The one who robs his father and mother and says,“There is no transgression,” is a companion to the one who destroys.
World English Bible
Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, "It's not wrong." He is a partner with 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.
6
In the transgression of an evil man [there is] a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.