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Proverbs 28:5
Evil men have no knowledge of what is right; but those who go after the Lord have knowledge of all things.
Proverbs 28:5 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 28:5 in other translations
Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.
Evil men don’t understand justice; but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.
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In context
2 Because of the sin of the land, its troubles are increased; but by a man of wisdom and knowledge they will be put out like a fire.
3 A man of wealth who is cruel to the poor is like a violent rain causing destruction of food.
4 Those who have no respect for the law give praise to the evil-doer; but such as keep the law are against him.
5 Evil men have no knowledge of what is right; but those who go after the Lord have knowledge of all things.
6 Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are not straight.
7 He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who keeps company with feasters puts shame on his father.
8 He who makes his wealth greater by taking interest, only gets it together for him who has pity on the poor.
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