Proverbs 28:1
“The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bolde as a lyon.”
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Proverbs 28:1 Context
1The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bolde as a lyon. 2For the transgression of a land, many are the princes thereof: but by a man of vnderstanding and knowledge the state thereof shall bee prolonged. 3A poore man that oppresseth the poore, is like a sweeping raine which leaueth no food.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 28:1
Commentary for Proverbs 28:1
Proverbs 28:1 Inspirational Image
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
- King James Version
The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The evil man goes running away when no man is after him, but the upright are without fear, like the lion.
- Basic English Bible
The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are bold as a lion.
- Darby Bible
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
- Webster's Bible
The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
- World English Bible
The wicked have fled and there is no pursuer. And the righteous as a young lion is confident.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are secure as a young lion.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible