Proverbs 28:1
The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:2
A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
Proverbs 28:3
A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
Proverbs 28:4
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.
Proverbs 28:5
Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.
Proverbs 28:6
Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
Proverbs 28:7
A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
Proverbs 28:8
He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.
Proverbs 28:9
Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
Proverbs 28:10
He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
Proverbs 28:11
A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
Proverbs 28:12
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
Proverbs 28:13
He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
Proverbs 28:14
Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
Proverbs 28:15
Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
Proverbs 28:16
A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
Proverbs 28:17
A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.
Proverbs 28:18
He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.
Proverbs 28:19
The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
Proverbs 28:20
A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 28:21
To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
Proverbs 28:22
A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.
Proverbs 28:23
He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.
Proverbs 28:24
He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.
Proverbs 28:25
A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
Proverbs 28:26
He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
Proverbs 28:27
Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.
Proverbs 28:28
When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.