24 Whoever tells the guilty, “You are innocent”— peoples will curse him, and nations will denounce him; 25 but it will go well with those who convict the guilty, and rich blessing will come upon them. 26 An honest answer given is like a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 24:24–26
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Proverbs 19:4–6
4 Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend. 5 A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape. 6 Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.
Isaiah 5:22–24
22 Woe to those who are heroes in drinking wine and champions in mixing beer, 23 who acquit the guilty for a bribe and deprive the innocent of justice. 24 Therefore, as a tongue of fire consumes the straw, and as dry grass shrivels in the flame, so their roots will deca…
Proverbs 21:14–16
14 A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath. 15 Justice executed is a joy to the righteous, but a terror to the workers of iniquity. 16 The man who strays from the path of understanding will rest in the assembly of the dead.
Proverbs 19:8–10
8 He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success. 9 A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish. 10 Luxury is unseemly for a fool— how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!
Job 22:29–30
29 When men are brought low and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then He will save the lowly. 30 He will deliver even one who is not innocent, rescuing him through the cleanness of your hands.”
Psalms of Solomon 3:9–11
9 To remove utterly all iniquity done by him in error. He maketh atonement for sins of ignorance by fasting and afflicting his soul, (PSS) 10 And the Lord counteth guiltless every pious man and his house. The sinner stumbleth and curseth his life (PSS) 11 The day when he was begot… (PSS)
Proverbs 12:16–18
16 A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. 17 He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. 18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Psalms 107:41–43
41 But He lifts the needy from affliction and increases their families like flocks. 42 The upright see and rejoice, and all iniquity shuts its mouth. 43 Let him who is wise pay heed to these things and consider the loving devotion of the LORD.
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