28Proverbs 28

1The wicked run when no one is chasing them, but an honest person is as brave as a lion.Select Proverbs 28:1

2When a nation sins, it will have one ruler after another. But a nation will be strong and endure when it has intelligent, sensible leaders.Select Proverbs 28:2

3Someone in authority who oppresses poor people is like a driving rain that destroys the crops.Select Proverbs 28:3

4If you have no regard for the law, you are on the side of the wicked; but if you obey it, you are against them.Select Proverbs 28:4

5Evil people do not know what justice is, but those who worship the Lord understand it well.Select Proverbs 28:5

6Better to be poor and honest than rich and dishonest.Select Proverbs 28:6

7Young people who obey the law are intelligent. Those who make friends with good-for-nothings are a disgrace to their parents.Select Proverbs 28:7

8If you get rich by charging interest and taking advantage of people, your wealth will go to someone who is kind to the poor.Select Proverbs 28:8

9If you do not obey the law, God will find your prayers too hateful to hear.Select Proverbs 28:9

10If you trick an honest person into doing evil, you will fall into your own trap. The innocent will be well rewarded.Select Proverbs 28:10

11Rich people always think they are wise, but a poor person who has insight into character knows better.Select Proverbs 28:11

12When good people come to power, everybody celebrates, but when bad people rule, people stay in hiding.Select Proverbs 28:12

13You will never succeed in life if you try to hide your sins. Confess them and give them up; then God will show mercy to you.Select Proverbs 28:13

14Always obey the Lord and you will be happy. If you are stubborn, you will be ruined.Select Proverbs 28:14

15Poor people are helpless against a wicked ruler; he is as dangerous as a growling lion or a prowling bear.Select Proverbs 28:15

16A ruler without good sense will be a cruel tyrant. One who hates dishonesty will rule a long time.Select Proverbs 28:16

17Someone guilty of murder is digging his own grave as fast as he can. Don't try to stop him.Select Proverbs 28:17

18Be honest and you will be safe. If you are dishonest, you will suddenly fall.Select Proverbs 28:18

19A hard-working farmer has plenty to eat. People who waste time will always be poor.Select Proverbs 28:19

20Honest people will lead a full, happy life. But if you are in a hurry to get rich, you are going to be punished.Select Proverbs 28:20

21Prejudice is wrong. But some judges will do wrong to get even the smallest bribe.Select Proverbs 28:21

22Selfish people are in such a hurry to get rich that they do not know when poverty is about to strike.Select Proverbs 28:22

23Correct someone, and afterward he will appreciate it more than flattery.Select Proverbs 28:23

24Anyone who thinks it isn't wrong to steal from his parents is no better than a common thief.Select Proverbs 28:24

25Selfishness only causes trouble. You are much better off to trust the Lord.Select Proverbs 28:25

26It is foolish to follow your own opinions. Be safe, and follow the teachings of wiser people.Select Proverbs 28:26

27Give to the poor and you will never be in need. If you close your eyes to the poor, many people will curse you.Select Proverbs 28:27

28People stay in hiding when the wicked come to power. But when they fall from power, the righteous will rule again.Select Proverbs 28:28