Proverbs 28:5
The Scripture
(5) Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
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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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 15:24Proverbs 24:7Psalms 25:14Psalms 92:6Jeremiah 4:22Mark 4:10Mark 4:11Mark 4:12Mark 4:13John 7:17I Corinthians 2:14I Corinthians 2:15
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