'The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are bold as a lion.' He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

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'The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are bold as a lion.' He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. 'He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy' (28:13, the Old Testament's 1 John 1:9). He that hasteth to be rich shall not be unpunished. 'He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack.' He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool.

Drawn from Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory and Matthew Henry, Complete Commentary.

Context

Poetry · Solomon, Agur, Lemuel — Proverbs overview

A. 1–14 The Wicked Flee When None Pursueth; Confessed Sin Finds Mercy
B. 15–28 He That Tilleth His Land Shall Have Plenty of Bread

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- Proverbs 28:20A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
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Proverbs 193 verses
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Matthew 182 verses
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