The wicked flee when no one
pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion. (Proverbs 28:1)
When a land transgresses it has many rulers; but with men of
understanding and knowledge its
stability will long continue. (Proverbs 28:2)
A poor man who oppresses the poor is a beating rain that leaves no
food. (Proverbs 28:3)
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the
law strive against them. (Proverbs 28:4)
Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand
it completely. (Proverbs 28:5)
Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is
perverse in his ways. (Proverbs 28:6)
He who keeps the law is a wise son, but a companion of gluttons shames
his father. (Proverbs 28:7)
He who augments his wealth by interest and increase gathers it for him
who is kind to the poor. (Proverbs 28:8)
If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an
abomination. (Proverbs 28:9)
He who misleads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own
pit; but the blameless will have a goodly inheritance. (Proverbs 28:10)
A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has
understanding will find him out. (Proverbs 28:11)
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked
rise, men hide themselves. (Proverbs 28:12)
He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who
confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. (Proverbs 28:13)
Blessed is the man who fears the LORD always; but he who hardens his
heart will fall into calamity. (Proverbs 28:14)
Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a poor
people. (Proverbs 28:15)
A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor; but he who hates
unjust gain will prolong his days. (Proverbs 28:16)
If a man is burdened with the blood of another, let him be a fugitive
until death; let no one help him. (Proverbs 28:17)
He who walks in integrity will be delivered, but he who is perverse in
his ways will fall into a pit. (Proverbs 28:18)
He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows
worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty. (Proverbs 28:19)
A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who hastens to be
rich will not go unpunished. (Proverbs 28:20
To show partiality is not good; but for a piece of bread a man will do
wrong. (Proverbs 28:21)
A miserly man hastens after wealth, and does not know that want will
come upon him. (Proverbs 28:22)
He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than he who
flatters with his tongue. (Proverbs 28:23)
He who robs his father or his mother and says, "That is no
transgression," is the companion of a man who destroys. (Proverbs 28:24)
A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will be
enriched. (Proverbs 28:25)
He who trusts in his own mind is a fool; but he who walks in wisdom
will be delivered. (Proverbs 28:26)
He who gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will
get many a curse. (Proverbs 28:27)
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves, but when they perish, the
righteous increase. (Proverbs 28:28)
