Proverbs 28:4

They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 28:4

BSB
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.
AKJV
They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
CPDV
Those who abandon the law praise the impious. Those who guard it are inflamed against him.
ERV
They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
NHEB
Those who forsake the Law praise the wicked; but those who keep the Law contend with them.
SMT
They forsaking the law will praise the unjust: and they watching the law, shall contend with them.

Commentary for Proverbs 28:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 28:4
Summary
Law-keepers resist wickedness; law-abandoners enable it.
Event
Conflict between lawful and lawless
Estimated Time Period
c. 900 BC
Category
Law