The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. 20:27

Trivia: According to Proverbs 28, Who will be made fat?

Proverbs : Politics (7)

  1. "A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just." 13:22

    The Religious Right uses this verse to oppose estate taxes.

  2. "He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want." 22:16

  3. "Labour not to be rich." 23:4

  4. "The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion." 28:1

    Trump's Department of Homeland Security used this verse in its recruiting video for ICE agents.

  5. "The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it." 29:7

  6. Speak out for those who cannot speak. 31:8

  7. Plead the cause of the poor and needy. 31:9

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