28Proverbs 28

1The wicked flee when no man pursueth: 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 oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth 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 walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.Select Proverbs 28:6

7Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.Select Proverbs 28:7

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

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

10Whoso causeth 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 hath understanding searcheth 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 covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.Select Proverbs 28:13

14Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth 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 wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.Select Proverbs 28:16

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

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

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

20A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh 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 hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.Select Proverbs 28:22

23He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.Select Proverbs 28:23

24Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.Select Proverbs 28:24

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

26He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.Select Proverbs 28:26

27He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth 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