Proverbs 28
World English Bible - Proverbs 28 << | >> 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 28:1 The wicked flee when no one pursues; But the righteous are as bold as a lion. 28:2 In rebellion, a land has many rulers, But order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge. 28:3 A needy man who oppresses the poor Is like a driving rain which leaves no crops. 28:4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; But those who keep the law contend with them. 28:5 Evil men don`t understand justice; But those who seek Yahweh understand it fully. 28:6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, Than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich. 28:7 Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; But he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father. 28:8 He who increases his wealth by excessive interest Gathers it for one who has pity on the poor. 28:9 He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination. 28:10 Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, He will fall into his own trap; But the blameless will inherit good. 28:11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes; But the poor who has understanding sees through him. 28:12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. 28:13 He who conceals his sins doesn`t prosper, But whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. 28:14 Blessed is the man who always fears; But one who hardens his heart falls into trouble. 28:15 As a roaring lion or a charging bear, So is a wicked ruler over helpless people. 28:16 The ruler who lacks judgment is a great tyrant. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days. 28:17 A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; No one will support him. 28:18 Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; But one with perverse ways will fall suddenly. 28:19 One who works his land will have an abundance of food; But one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty. 28:20 A faithful man is rich with blessings; But one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished. 28:21 To show partiality is not good; Yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread. 28:22 A stingy man hurries after riches, And doesn`t know that poverty waits for him. 28:23 One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor Than one who flatters with the tongue. 28:24 Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, "It`s not wrong." He is a partner with a destroyer. 28:25 One who is greedy stirs up strife; But one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper. 28:26 One who trusts in himself is a fool; But one who walks in wisdom, he is kept safe. 28:27 One who gives to the poor has no lack; But one who closes his eyes will have many curses. 28:28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous thrive.