Proverbs 28:4
King James Version (KJV)
They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
American Standard Version (ASV)
They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.
World English Bible (WEB)
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them.
Proverbs 28:4 Cross References
Then came up the Ziphites to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself with us in strong holds in the wood, in the hill of Hachilah, which is on the south of Jeshimon?
Now therefore, O king, come down according to all the desire of thy soul to come down; and our part shall be to deliver him into the king's hand.
And Saul said, Blessed be ye of the LORD; for ye have compassion on me.
For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth.
Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself.
A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land;
And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.
And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.
And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence,
We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words.