26 Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.
Proverbs 25:26
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Proverbs 28:2–4
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Isaiah 57:19–21
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Proverbs 24:23–25
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Proverbs 21:17–19
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Proverbs 28:9–11
9 Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable. 10 He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good. 11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with disc…
Proverbs 29:26–27
26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD. 27 An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
Proverbs 18:4–6
4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. 5 Showing partiality to the wicked is not good, nor is depriving the innocent of justice. 6 A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.
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