Proverbs Chapter 28
28:1 | The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. |
28:2 | For the transgression of a land many [are] the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged. |
28:3 | A poor man that oppresseth the poor [is like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no ![]() |
28:4 | They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. |
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28:6 | Better [is] the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than [he that is] perverse [in his] ways, though he [be] rich. |
28:7 | Whoso keepeth the law [is] a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous [men] shameth his father. |
28:8 | He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. |
28:9 | He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination. |
28:10 | Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an ![]() |
28:11 | The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. |
28:12 | When righteous [men] ![]() ![]() |
28:13 | He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy. |
28:14 | Happy [is] the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. |
28:15 | [As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is] a wicked ruler over the poor people. |
28:16 | The prince that wanteth understanding [is] also a great oppressor: [but] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] ![]() |
28:17 | A man that doeth violence to the blood of [any] person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. |
28:18 | Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but [he that is] perverse [in his] ways shall fall at once. |
28:19 | He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of ![]() |
28:20 | A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. |
28:21 | To have respect of persons [is] not good: for for a piece of ![]() |
28:22 | He that hasteth to be rich [hath] an ![]() |
28:23 | He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. |
28:24 | Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, [It is] no transgression; the same [is] the companion of a destroyer. |
28:25 | He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his ![]() |
28:26 | He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. |
28:27 | He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. |
28:28 | When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. |