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    "book": "proverbs",
    "chapter": 28
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    "n": 28,
    "bookSlug": "proverbs",
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    "paragraphs": [{
        "n": 1,
        "refId": "PRO-28:1",
        "verseRef": "Prov.28.1",
        "text": "The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion."
      },{
        "n": 2,
        "refId": "PRO-28:2",
        "verseRef": "Prov.28.2",
        "text": "For the transgression of a land many are the princes       thereof; But by men of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof]       shall be prolonged."
      },{
        "n": 3,
        "refId": "PRO-28:3",
        "verseRef": "Prov.28.3",
        "text": "A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is [like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no food."
      },{
        "n": 4,
        "refId": "PRO-28:4",
        "verseRef": "Prov.28.4",
        "text": "They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them."
      },{
        "n": 5,
        "refId": "PRO-28:5",
        "verseRef": "Prov.28.5",
        "text": "Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things."
      },{
        "n": 6,
        "refId": "PRO-28:6",
        "verseRef": "Prov.28.6",
        "text": "Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in [his] ways, though he be rich."
      },{
        "n": 7,
        "refId": "PRO-28:7",
        "verseRef": "Prov.28.7",
        "text": "Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father."
      },{
        "n": 8,
        "refId": "PRO-28:8",
        "verseRef": "Prov.28.8",
        "text": "He that augmenteth his substance by interest and       increase,  Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor."
      },{
        "n": 9,
        "refId": "PRO-28:9",
        "verseRef": "Prov.28.9",
        "text": "He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination."
      },{
        "n": 10,
        "refId": "PRO-28:10",
        "verseRef": "Prov.28.10",
        "text": "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."
      },{
        "n": 11,
        "refId": "PRO-28:11",
        "verseRef": "Prov.28.11",
        "text": "The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out."
      },{
        "n": 12,
        "refId": "PRO-28:12",
        "verseRef": "Prov.28.12",
        "text": "When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves."
      },{
        "n": 13,
        "refId": "PRO-28:13",
        "verseRef": "Prov.28.13",
        "text": "He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy."
      },{
        "n": 14,
        "refId": "PRO-28:14",
        "verseRef": "Prov.28.14",
        "text": "Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief."
      },{
        "n": 15,
        "refId": "PRO-28:15",
        "verseRef": "Prov.28.15",
        "text": "[As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, [So is] a wicked ruler over a poor people."
      },{
        "n": 16,
        "refId": "PRO-28:16",
        "verseRef": "Prov.28.16",
        "text": "The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great       oppressor; [But] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days."
      },{
        "n": 17,
        "refId": "PRO-28:17",
        "verseRef": "Prov.28.17",
        "text": "A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him."
      },{
        "n": 18,
        "refId": "PRO-28:18",
        "verseRef": "Prov.28.18",
        "text": "Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in [his] ways shall fall at once."
      },{
        "n": 19,
        "refId": "PRO-28:19",
        "verseRef": "Prov.28.19",
        "text": "He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty       enough."
      },{
        "n": 20,
        "refId": "PRO-28:20",
        "verseRef": "Prov.28.20",
        "text": "A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished."
      },{
        "n": 21,
        "refId": "PRO-28:21",
        "verseRef": "Prov.28.21",
        "text": "To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread."
      },{
        "n": 22,
        "refId": "PRO-28:22",
        "verseRef": "Prov.28.22",
        "text": "he that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him."
      },{
        "n": 23,
        "refId": "PRO-28:23",
        "verseRef": "Prov.28.23",
        "text": "He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue."
      },{
        "n": 24,
        "refId": "PRO-28:24",
        "verseRef": "Prov.28.24",
        "text": "Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is       no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer."
      },{
        "n": 25,
        "refId": "PRO-28:25",
        "verseRef": "Prov.28.25",
        "text": "He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat."
      },{
        "n": 26,
        "refId": "PRO-28:26",
        "verseRef": "Prov.28.26",
        "text": "He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered."
      },{
        "n": 27,
        "refId": "PRO-28:27",
        "verseRef": "Prov.28.27",
        "text": "He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse."
      },{
        "n": 28,
        "refId": "PRO-28:28",
        "verseRef": "Prov.28.28",
        "text": "When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase."
      }
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