American Standard Version
"They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them. "
— Proverbs 28:4, American Standard Version
“They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.”
“Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them.”
“Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law contend with them.”
“They that forsake the law, praise the wicked man: they that keep it, are incensed against him.”
“Those who have no respect for the law give praise to the evil-doer; but such as keep the law are against him.”
“They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.”
The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understandingandknowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
A needy man that oppresseth the poor Islikea sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.
Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse inhisways, though he be rich.
Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.