Proverbs 28

28:1

The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

28:2

A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.

28:3

A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.

28:4

Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.

28:5

Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.

28:6

Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.

28:7

A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.

28:8

He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.

28:9

Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.

28:10

He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.

28:11

A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment 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 will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.

28:14

Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

28:15

Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.

28:16

A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.

28:17

A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.

28:18

He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.

28:19

The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

28:20

A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one 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 hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.

28:23

He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.

28:24

He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.

28:25

A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

28:26

He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.

28:27

Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

28:28

When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.