Proverbs Chapter 28 Back Next{28:1} The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a
lion.
{28:2} In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
{28:3} A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.
{28:4} Those who forsake the
law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them.
{28:5} Evil men don't understand justice; but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.
{28:6} Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.
{28:7} Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of
gluttons shames his
father.
{28:8} He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
{28:9} He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an
abomination.
{28:10} Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.
{28:11} The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
{28:12} When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
{28:13} He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
{28:14}
Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his
heart falls into trouble.
{28:15} As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
{28:16} A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
{28:17} A man who is tormented by life
blood will be a
fugitive until
death; no one will support him.
{28:18} Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.
{28:19} One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
{28:20} A
faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
{28:21} To show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong for a piece of
bread.
{28:22} A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him.
{28:23} One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.
{28:24} Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, "It's not wrong." He is a partner with a
destroyer.
{28:25} One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.
{28:26} One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
{28:27} One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
{28:28} When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.
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