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Proverbs 28:1

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The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

2 A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.

3 A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.

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Compare

BSB
The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
KJV
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
WEB
The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
ASV
The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.
DARBY
The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are bold as a lion.
BLB
The wicked flee and no one is pursuing, and the righteous are confident as a young lion.
ÅB
De ugudelige flykter uten at noen forfølger dem; men de rettferdige er trygge som ungløven.
OTB
De ugudelige flykter selv om ingen forfølger dem, men de rettferdige står trygge som en løve.
B1930
De ugudelige flyr uten at nogen forfølger dem; men de rettferdige er trygge som ungløven.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Deuteronomy 28:7

    The LORD will cause the enemies who rise up against you to be defeated before you. They will march out against you in one direction but flee from you in seven.

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  • Psalms 53:5

    There they are, overwhelmed with dread, where there was nothing to fear. For God has scattered the bones of those who besieged you. You put them to shame, for God has despised them.

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  • Isaiah 26:3–4

    You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.

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  • Psalms 27:1–2

    The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?

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  • Psalms 112:7

    He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.

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  • 1 Thessalonians 2:2

    As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God.

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  • Acts 4:13

    When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus.

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  • Daniel 6:10–11

    Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before.

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