Proverbs 28:4
The Scripture
(4) They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Proverbs 28 the text contrasts the wicked who are punished and the righteous who prosper, showing that God rewards those who follow his ways. It also warns that the poor who are unjust are judged harshly, while the poor who are righteous will be sustained. The chapter emphasizes that true wisdom includes both moral integrity and practical care for the needy.
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