Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 28:5
“Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 28:5 Context
2For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. 3A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. 4They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. 5Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. 6Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. 7Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. 8He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
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Other Translations
Euill men vnderstand not iudgement: but they that seeke the Lord, vnderstand all things.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the LORD understand all things.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Evil men have no knowledge of what is right; but those who go after the Lord have knowledge of all things.
- Basic English Bible
Evil men understand not judgment; but they that seek Jehovah understand everything.
- Darby Bible
Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
- Webster's Bible
Evil men don't understand justice; but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.
- World English Bible
Evil men understand not judgment, And those seeking Jehovah understand all.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Evil men understand not justice; but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the LORD understand all things.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Evil men have no knowledge of what is right; but those who go after the Lord have knowledge of all things.
- Basic English Bible
Evil men understand not judgment; but they that seek Jehovah understand everything.
- Darby Bible
Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
- Webster's Bible
Evil men don't understand justice; but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.
- World English Bible
Evil men understand not judgment, And those seeking Jehovah understand all.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Evil men understand not justice; but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 28:5
28:5 Judgment - What is just and right. All things - Which are necessary to be known by them.