Proverbs Chapter 28 of 31 about 2 min read

Proverbs 28

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Verse 1. The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

Verse 2. A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.

Verse 3. A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.

Verse 4. Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.

Verse 5. Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.

Verse 6. Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.

Verse 7. A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.

Verse 8. He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.

Verse 9. Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.

Verse 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.

Verse 11. A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.

Verse 12. When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

Verse 13. He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.

Verse 14. Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

Verse 15. Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.

Verse 16. A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.

Verse 17. A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.

Verse 18. He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.

Verse 19. The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

Verse 20. A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

Verse 21. To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.

Verse 22. A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.

Verse 23. He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.

Verse 24. He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.

Verse 25. A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

Verse 26. He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.

Verse 27. Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

Verse 28. When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.