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Warnings and Instructions |
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| Proverbs 28:1 |
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The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But
the righteous are bold as a lion. |
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| Proverbs 28:2 |
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By the transgression of a land many are its
princes, But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures. |
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| Proverbs 28:3 |
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A poor man who oppresses the lowly Is like a
driving rain which leaves no food. |
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| Proverbs 28:4 |
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Those who forsake the law praise the wicked,
But those who keep the law strive with them. |
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| Proverbs 28:5 |
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Evil men do not understand justice, But those
who seek the LORD understand all things. |
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| Proverbs 28:6 |
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Better is the poor who walks in his integrity
Than he who is crooked though he be rich. |
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| Proverbs 28:7 |
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He who keeps the law is a discerning son, But
he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father. |
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| Proverbs 28:8 |
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He who increases his wealth by interest and
usury Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor. |
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| Proverbs 28:9 |
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He who turns away his ear from listening to
the law, Even his prayer is an abomination. |
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| Proverbs 28:10 |
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He who leads the upright astray in an evil way
Will himself fall into his own pit, But the blameless will inherit good. |
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| Proverbs 28:11 |
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The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the
poor who has understanding sees through him. |
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| Proverbs 28:12 |
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When the righteous triumph, there is great glory,
But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. |
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| Proverbs 28:13 |
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He who conceals his transgressions will not
prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion. |
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| Proverbs 28:14 |
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How blessed is the man who fears always, But
he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity. |
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| Proverbs 28:15 |
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Like a roaring lion and a rushing bear Is a
wicked ruler over a poor people. |
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| Proverbs 28:16 |
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A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding,
But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days. |
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| Proverbs 28:17 |
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A man who is laden with the guilt of human blood
Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him. |
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| Proverbs 28:18 |
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He who walks blamelessly will be delivered,
But he who is crooked will fall all at once. |
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| Proverbs 28:19 |
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He who tills his land will have plenty of food,
But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty. |
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| Proverbs 28:20 |
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A faithful man will abound with blessings, But
he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished. |
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| Proverbs 28:21 |
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To show partiality is not good, Because for
a piece of bread a man will transgress. |
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| Proverbs 28:22 |
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A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth
And does not know that want will come upon him. |
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| Proverbs 28:23 |
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He who rebukes a man will afterward find more
favor Than he who flatters with the tongue. |
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| Proverbs 28:24 |
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He who robs his father or his mother And says,
"It is not a transgression," Is the companion of a man who destroys. |
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| Proverbs 28:25 |
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An arrogant man stirs up strife, But he who
trusts in the LORD will prosper. |
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| Proverbs 28:26 |
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He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But
he who walks wisely will be delivered. |
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| Proverbs 28:27 |
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He who gives to the poor will never want, But
he who shuts his eyes will have many curses. |
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| Proverbs 28:28 |
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When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But
when they perish, the righteous increase. |
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