26 One who (A)trusts in his own heart is a fool,
But one who walks wisely will flee to safety.
27 One who (B)gives to the poor will never lack anything,
But one who [a]shuts his eyes will have many curses.
28 When the wicked rise, people hide themselves;
But when they perish, the righteous increase.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 28:27 Lit hides

26 Those who trust in themselves are fools,(A)
    but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.(B)

27 Those who give to the poor will lack nothing,(C)
    but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.(D)

28 When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding;(E)
    but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive.

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