Proverbs 28:4

King James Version (KJV)

They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.

In context

2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.

5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.

6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

KJV King James Version: They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
WEB World English Bible: Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.
ASV American Standard Version: They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Those forsaking the law praise the wicked, Those keeping the law plead against them.
DBY Darby Translation: They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as keep the law contend with them.
WBS Webster Bible: They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.