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Berean Standard Bible

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

Proverbs 28:1

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Proverbs 25 to 29 contains sayings of Solomon that were copied by the men of King Hezekiah, centuries after Solomon. Chapter 28 has a strong focus on justice, rulers, the poor and the law.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The evil man goes running away when no man is after him, but the upright are without fear, like the lion.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

HUYE el impío sin que nadie lo persiga: mas el justo está confiado como un leoncillo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El malvado huye sin que nadie lo persiga; pero el justo vive confiado como león.

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