Proverbs 28
28
1The wicked run away even when no one is chasing them, but the good have the trusting boldness of lions.
2When a country is in rebellion, it has many rulers, but a ruler who is wise and knowledgeable provides strength and continuity.
3When someone poor oppresses the poor, it's like heavy rain that beats down the crops.
4People who reject the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law fight against them.
5Evil people understand nothing about justice, but those who follow the Lord understand it completely.
6Better to be poor and have integrity than to be devious and rich.
7If you keep the law, you're a wise son, but if you keep bad company#28:7 “Bad company”: literally, “a companion of gluttons.” you shame your father.
8Anyone who gets rich through charging interest and profiteering is only storing it up for someone who is kind to the poor.
9God hates the prayers of people who disregard the law.
10Those who lead good people astray into evil ways will fall into their own traps, but the innocent will receive a good reward.
11The rich see themselves as wise, but poor people with insight see right through them.
12When good people win, everyone celebrates, but when the wicked come to power, people hide.
13People who hide their sins won't succeed, but those who confess and renounce their sins will be shown kindness.
14Blessed are those who always respect the Lord, but those who are stubborn end up in a lot of trouble.
15A wicked ruler lording it over poor people is like a roaring lion or a charging bear.
16An unwise ruler thoroughly extorts his people, but one who refuses to profit illegally will live long.
17Someone guilty of murder will go on running away from it until they die. Don't try and stop them.#28:17. The Hebrew of this verse is unclear.
18If you have integrity, you'll be kept safe, but if you live deviously, you'll fall.
19If you cultivate the land you'll have plenty of food, but if you chase fantasies you'll end up with nothing.
20If you're trustworthy, you'll be richly rewarded; but if you try to get rich quick, you won't go unpunished.
21Showing favoritism isn't good, but some people will do wrong just for a piece of bread.
22Envious people#28:22. “Envious people”: literally “a man with an evil eye.” are in a rush to get rich; they don't realize they'll end up poor.
23Honest criticism is appreciated later far more than flattery.
24A man who robs his father and mother, and says, “It's not a crime,” is one step away from becoming a murderer.#28:24. Literally, “is a partner to a man who destroys.”
25Greedy people stir up trouble, but those who trust in the Lord will be successful.
26People who trust their own minds are foolish, but those who follow wise ways will be kept safe.
27If you give to the poor, you won't be in need; but if you look the other way, you'll have many curses.
28When the wicked come to power, people hide; but when they fall, the good do well.
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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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