Proverbs 28
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1The #Lev. 26:17, 36; Ps. 53:5wicked flee when no one pursues,
But the righteous are bold as a lion.
2Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes;
But by a man of understanding and knowledge
Right will be prolonged.
3#Matt. 18:28A poor man who oppresses the poor
Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.
4#Ps. 49:18; Rom. 1:32Those who forsake the law praise the wicked,
#1 Kin. 18:18; Neh. 13:11, 15; Matt. 3:7; 14:4; Eph. 5:11But such as keep the law contend with them.
5#Ps. 92:6; Is. 6:9; 44:18Evil men do not understand justice,
But #Ps. 119:100; Prov. 2:9; John 17:17; 1 Cor. 2:15; (1 John 2:20, 27)those who seek the Lord understand all.
6Better is the poor who walks in his integrity
Than one perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
7Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son,
But a companion of gluttons shames his father.
8One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion
Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.
9One who turns away his ear from hearing the law,
#Ps. 66:18; 109:7; Prov. 15:8Even his prayer is an abomination.
10#Ps. 7:15; Prov. 26:27Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way,
He himself will fall into his own pit;
#(Matt. 6:33; Heb. 6:12; 1 Pet. 3:9)But the blameless will inherit good.
11The rich man is wise in his own eyes,
But the poor who has understanding searches him out.
12When the righteous rejoice, there is great #Prov. 11:10; 29:2glory;
But when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.
13#Ps. 32:3–5; 1 John 1:8–10He who covers his sins will not prosper,
But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.
14Happy is the man who is always reverent,
But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
15#Prov. 19:12; 1 Pet. 5:8Like a roaring lion and a charging bear
#Ex. 1:14; Prov. 29:2; Matt. 2:16Is a wicked ruler over poor people.
16A ruler who lacks understanding is a great #Eccl. 10:16; Is. 3:12oppressor,
But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.
17#Gen. 9:6A man burdened with bloodshed will flee into a pit;
Let no one help him.
18Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved,
But he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.
19#Prov. 12:11; 20:13He who tills his land will have plenty of bread,
But he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough!
20A faithful man will abound with blessings,
#Prov. 13:11; 20:21; 23:4; 1 Tim. 6:9But he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.
21#Prov. 18:5To show partiality is not good,
#Ezek. 13:19Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.
22A man with an evil eye hastens after riches,
And does not consider that #Prov. 21:5poverty will come upon him.
23#Prov. 27:5, 6He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward
Than he who flatters with the tongue.
24Whoever robs his father or his mother,
And says, “It is no transgression,”
The same #Prov. 18:9is companion to a destroyer.
25#Prov. 13:10He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife,
#Prov. 29:25; 1 Tim. 6:6But he who trusts in the Lord will be prospered.
26He who #Prov. 3:5trusts in his own heart is a fool,
But whoever walks wisely will be delivered.
27#Deut. 15:7; Prov. 19:17; 22:9He who gives to the poor will not lack,
But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.
28When the wicked arise, #Job 24:4men hide themselves;
But when they perish, the righteous increase.
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Proverbs 28
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1The wicked run when no one is chasing them, but an honest person is as brave as a lion.
2When a nation sins, it will have one ruler after another. But a nation will be strong and endure when it has intelligent, sensible leaders.
3Someone in authority who oppresses poor people is like a driving rain that destroys the crops.
4If you have no regard for the law, you are on the side of the wicked; but if you obey it, you are against them.
5Evil people do not know what justice is, but those who worship the LORD understand it well.
6Better to be poor and honest than rich and dishonest.
7A young man who obeys the law is intelligent. One who makes friends with good-for-nothings is a disgrace to his father.
8If you get rich by charging interest and taking advantage of people, your wealth will go to someone who is kind to the poor.
9If you do not obey the law, God will find your prayers too hateful to hear.
10If you trick an honest person into doing evil, you will fall into your own trap.
The innocent will be well rewarded.
11Rich people always think they are wise, but a poor person who has insight into character knows better.
12When good people come to power, everybody celebrates, but when bad people rule, people stay in hiding.
13You will never succeed in life if you try to hide your sins. Confess them and give them up; then God will show mercy to you.
14Always obey the LORD and you will be happy. If you are stubborn, you will be ruined.
15Poor people are helpless against a wicked ruler; he is as dangerous as a growling lion or a prowling bear.
16A ruler without good sense will be a cruel tyrant. One who hates dishonesty will rule a long time.
17Someone guilty of murder is digging his own grave as fast as he can. Don't try to stop him.
18Be honest and you will be safe. If you are dishonest, you will suddenly fall.
19A hard-working farmer has plenty to eat. People who waste time will always be poor.
20Honest people will lead a full, happy life. But if you are in a hurry to get rich, you are going to be punished.
21Prejudice is wrong. But some judges will do wrong to get even the smallest bribe.
22Selfish people are in such a hurry to get rich that they do not know when poverty is about to strike.
23Correct someone, and afterwards he will appreciate it more than flattery.
24Anyone who thinks it isn't wrong to steal from his parents is no better than a common thief.
25Selfishness only causes trouble. You are much better off to trust the LORD.
26It is foolish to follow your own opinions. Be safe, and follow the teachings of wiser people.
27Give to the poor and you will never be in need. If you close your eyes to the poor, many people will curse you.
28People stay in hiding when the wicked come to power. But when they fall from power, the righteous will rule again.
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