{
 "translation": "KJV",
 "book": "Proverbs",
 "chapter": 28,
 "verses": [
  {
   "v": 1,
   "t": "The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion."
  },
  {
   "v": 2,
   "t": "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."
  },
  {
   "v": 3,
   "t": "A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food."
  },
  {
   "v": 4,
   "t": "They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them."
  },
  {
   "v": 5,
   "t": "Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things."
  },
  {
   "v": 6,
   "t": "Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich."
  },
  {
   "v": 7,
   "t": "Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father."
  },
  {
   "v": 8,
   "t": "He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor."
  },
  {
   "v": 9,
   "t": "He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination."
  },
  {
   "v": 10,
   "t": "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."
  },
  {
   "v": 11,
   "t": "The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out."
  },
  {
   "v": 12,
   "t": "When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden."
  },
  {
   "v": 13,
   "t": "He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy."
  },
  {
   "v": 14,
   "t": "Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief."
  },
  {
   "v": 15,
   "t": "As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people."
  },
  {
   "v": 16,
   "t": "The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days."
  },
  {
   "v": 17,
   "t": "A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him."
  },
  {
   "v": 18,
   "t": "Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once."
  },
  {
   "v": 19,
   "t": "He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough."
  },
  {
   "v": 20,
   "t": "A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent."
  },
  {
   "v": 21,
   "t": "To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress."
  },
  {
   "v": 22,
   "t": "He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him."
  },
  {
   "v": 23,
   "t": "He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue."
  },
  {
   "v": 24,
   "t": "Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer."
  },
  {
   "v": 25,
   "t": "He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat."
  },
  {
   "v": 26,
   "t": "He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered."
  },
  {
   "v": 27,
   "t": "He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse."
  },
  {
   "v": 28,
   "t": "When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase."
  }
 ],
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 "blessing": "The Word is public domain. So is grace."
}