Proverbs 28:4 Parallel Translations

Those who abandon God's teachings praise wicked people, but those who follow God's teachings oppose wicked people.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.

BBE:

Those who have no respect for the law give praise to the evil-doer; but such as keep the law are against him.

DBY:

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

ERV:

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

JPS:

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

WBS:

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

WEB:

Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them.

YLT:

Those forsaking the law praise the wicked, Those keeping the law plead against them.

Proverbs 28:4 Cross References

XREF:

1 Kings 18:18 He said, "I have not troubled Israel, but you and your father's house have, because you have forsaken the commandments of the LORD and you have followed the Baals.

Nehemiah 13:11 So I reprimanded the officials and said, "Why is the house of God forsaken?" Then I gathered them together and restored them to their posts.

Nehemiah 13:15 In those days I saw in Judah some who were treading wine presses on the sabbath, and bringing in sacks of grain and loading them on donkeys, as well as wine, grapes, figs and all kinds of loads, and they brought them into Jerusalem on the sabbath day. So I admonished them on the day they sold food.

Psalm 49:18 Though while he lives he congratulates himself-- And though men praise you when you do well for yourself--

Matthew 3:7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism, he said to them, "You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

Matthew 14:4 For John had been saying to him, "It is not lawful for you to have her."

Romans 1:32 and although they know the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, they not only do the same, but also give hearty approval to those who practice them.

Ephesians 5:11 Do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them; (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

28:4 Contend - Are so far from praising them, that they severely reprove them.

MHC:

28:1 Sin makes men cowards. Whatever difficulties the righteous meet in the way of duty, they are not daunted. 2. National sins disturb the public repose. 3. If needy persons get opportunities of oppressing, their extortion will be more severe than that of the more wealthy. 4. Wicked people strengthen one another in wicked ways. 5. If a man seeks the Lord, it is a good sign that he understands much, and it is a good means of understanding more. 6. An honest, godly, poor man, is better than a wicked, ungodly, rich man; has more comfort in himself, and is a greater blessing to the world. 7. Companions of riotous men not only grieve their parents, but shame them. 8. That which is ill got, though it may increase much, will not last long. Thus the poor are repaid, and God is glorified. 9. The sinner at whose prayers God is angry, is one who obstinately refuses to obey God's commands. 10. The success of ungodly men is their own misery. 11. Rich men are so flattered, that they think themselves superior to others. 12. There is glory in the land when the righteous have liberty. 13. It is folly to indulge sin, and excuse it. He who covers his sins, shall not have any true peace. He who humbly confesses his sins, with true repentance and faith, shall find mercy from God. The Son of God is our great atonement. Under a deep sense of our guilt and danger, we may claim salvation from that mercy which reigns through righteousness unto eternal life, by Jesus Christ our Lord. 14. There is a fear which causes happiness. Faith and love will deliver from the fear of eternal misery; but we should always fear offending God, and fear sinning against him. 15. A wicked ruler, whatever we may call him, this scripture calls a roaring lion, and a ranging bear. 16. Oppressors want understanding; they do not consult their own honour, ease, and safety. 17. The murderer shall be haunted with terrors. None shall desire to save him from deserved punishment, nor pity him.

CONC:

Contend Evil-doer Forsake Forsaking Keeping Law Plead Praise Resist Respect Strive Wicked

Contend Evil-Doer Forsake Forsaking Keeping Law Plead Praise Resist Respect Strive Wicked

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