28Proverbs 28

1The wicked flee when no man pursues: but the righteous are bold as a lion.Select Proverbs 28:1

2For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.Select Proverbs 28:2

3A poor man that oppresses the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaves no food.Select Proverbs 28:3

4They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.Select Proverbs 28:4

5Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.Select Proverbs 28:5

6Better is the poor that walks in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.Select Proverbs 28:6

7Whoever keeps the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shames his father.Select Proverbs 28:7

8He that by usury and unjust gain increases his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.Select Proverbs 28:8

9He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.Select Proverbs 28:9

10Whoever causes the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.Select Proverbs 28:10

11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that has understanding searches him out.Select Proverbs 28:11

12When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.Select Proverbs 28:12

13He that covers his sins shall not prosper: but whoever confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy.Select Proverbs 28:13

14Happy is the man that fears always: but he that hardens his heart shall fall into mischief.Select Proverbs 28:14

15As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.Select Proverbs 28:15

16The prince that wants understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hates covetousness shall prolong his days.Select Proverbs 28:16

17A man that does violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.Select Proverbs 28:17

18Whoever walks uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.Select Proverbs 28:18

19He that tills his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that follows after vain persons shall have poverty enough.Select Proverbs 28:19

20A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that makes haste to be rich shall not be innocent.Select Proverbs 28:20

21To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.Select Proverbs 28:21

22He that hastens to be rich has an evil eye, and considers not that poverty shall come on him.Select Proverbs 28:22

23He that rebukes a man afterwards shall find more favor than he that flatters with the tongue.Select Proverbs 28:23

24Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.Select Proverbs 28:24

25He that is of a proud heart stirs up strife: but he that puts his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.Select Proverbs 28:25

26He that trusts in his own heart is a fool: but whoever walks wisely, he shall be delivered.Select Proverbs 28:26

27He that gives to the poor shall not lack: but he that hides his eyes shall have many a curse.Select Proverbs 28:27

28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.Select Proverbs 28:28