Proverbs 28
28
1The wicked run away when no one is chasing them,
but the godly are as bold as lions.
2When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily.
But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.
3A poor person who oppresses the poor
is like a pounding rain that destroys the crops.
4To reject the law is to praise the wicked;
to obey the law is to fight them.
5Evil people don’t understand justice,
but those who follow the Lord understand completely.
6Better to be poor and honest
than to be dishonest and rich.
7Young people who obey the law are wise;
those with wild friends bring shame to their parents.#28:7 Hebrew their father.
8Income from charging high interest rates
will end up in the pocket of someone who is kind to the poor.
9God detests the prayers
of a person who ignores the law.
10Those who lead good people along an evil path
will fall into their own trap,
but the honest will inherit good things.
11Rich people may think they are wise,
but a poor person with discernment can see right through them.
12When the godly succeed, everyone is glad.
When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.
13People who conceal their sins will not prosper,
but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.
14Blessed are those who fear to do wrong,#28:14 Or those who fear the Lord; Hebrew reads those who fear.
but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble.
15A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor
as a roaring lion or an attacking bear.
16A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people,
but one who hates corruption will have a long life.
17A murderer’s tormented conscience will drive him into the grave.
Don’t protect him!
18The blameless will be rescued from harm,
but the crooked will be suddenly destroyed.
19A hard worker has plenty of food,
but a person who chases fantasies ends up in poverty.
20The trustworthy person will get a rich reward,
but a person who wants quick riches will get into trouble.
21Showing partiality is never good,
yet some will do wrong for a mere piece of bread.
22Greedy people try to get rich quick
but don’t realize they’re headed for poverty.
23In the end, people appreciate honest criticism
far more than flattery.
24Anyone who steals from his father and mother
and says, “What’s wrong with that?”
is no better than a murderer.
25Greed causes fighting;
trusting the Lord leads to prosperity.
26Those who trust their own insight are foolish,
but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe.
27Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing,
but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.
28When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.
When the wicked meet disaster, the godly flourish.
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Proverbs 28
28
1The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are bold as a lion.
2By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding and of knowledge, its stability is prolonged.
3A poor man who oppresseth the helpless is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
4They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as keep the law contend with them.
5Evil men understand not judgment; but they that seek Jehovah understand everything.
6Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse, double in ways, though he be rich.
7Whoso observeth the law is a son that hath understanding; but he that is a companion of profligates bringeth shame to his father.
8He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.
9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
10Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, shall himself fall into his own pit; but the perfect shall inherit good.
11A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men conceal themselves.
13He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
14Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.
15A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17A man laden with the blood of any person, fleeth to the pit: let no man stay him.
18Whoso walketh in integrity shall be saved; but he that is perverted in his double ways, shall fall in one of them.
19He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless shall have poverty enough.
20A faithful man aboundeth with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
21To have respect of persons is not good; but for a piece of bread will a man transgress.
22He that hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, and knoweth not that poverty shall come upon him.
23He that rebuketh a man shall afterwards find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
24Whoso robbeth his father and his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, the same is the companion of a destroyer.
25He that is puffed up in soul exciteth contention; but he that relieth upon Jehovah shall be made fat.
26He that confideth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
27He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that withdraweth his eyes shall have many a curse.
28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
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