Proverbs 28:5

Proverbs 28:5 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

5Evildoers do not understand what is right,

but those who seek the Lord understand it fully.

5Evil people do not understand justice,

But those who seek the Lord understand everything.

5Evil men do not understand justice,

But those who seek the Lord understand all things.

5Evil men do not understand justice,

But they who long for and seek the Lord understand it fully. [John 7:17; 1 Cor 2:15; 1 John 2:20, 27]

5Evil men do not understand justice,

but those who seek the Lord comprehend fully.

5Sinful people don’t understand what is right.

But those who worship the Lord understand it completely.