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Eve of Pentacost
Eve of Pentacost
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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 28:2,12,15-16,28
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Due to a wrongdoing of a land its leaders are many, But by a person of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.
Proverbs 28:2
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, But when the wicked rise, people hide themselves.
Proverbs 28:12
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
Like a roaring lion and a rushing bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
Proverbs 28:15
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, But a person who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
Proverbs 28:16
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
When the wicked rise, people hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.
Proverbs 28:28
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
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