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
1A wicked person flees when no one is chasing him,
but righteous people are as bold as lions.
2When a country is in revolt, it has many rulers,
but only with a person who has understanding and knowledge
will it last a long time.
3A poor person who oppresses poorer people
is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
4Those who abandon ⌞God’s⌟ teachings praise wicked people,
but those who follow ⌞God’s⌟ teachings oppose wicked people.
5Evil people do not understand justice,
but those who seek the Lord understand everything.
6Better to be a poor person who has integrity
than to be rich and double-dealing.
7Whoever follows ⌞God’s⌟ teachings is a wise son.
Whoever associates with gluttons disgraces his father.
8Whoever becomes wealthy through ⌞unfair⌟ loans and interest
collects them for the one who is kind to the poor.
9Surely the prayer of someone who refuses
to listen to ⌞God’s⌟ teachings is disgusting.
10Whoever leads decent people into evil will fall into his own pit,
but innocent people will inherit good things.
11A rich person is wise in his own eyes,
but a poor person with understanding sees right through him.
12When righteous people triumph, there is great glory,
but when wicked people rise, people hide themselves.
13Whoever covers over his sins does not prosper.
Whoever confesses and abandons them receives compassion.
14Blessed is the one who is always fearful ⌞of sin⌟,
but whoever is hard-hearted falls into disaster.
15 ⌞Like⌟ a roaring lion and a charging bear,
⌞so⌟ a wicked ruler is a threat to poor people.
16A leader without understanding taxes ⌞his people⌟ heavily,
but those who hate unjust gain will live longer.
17A person burdened with the guilt of murder
will be a fugitive down to his grave.
No one will help him.
18Whoever lives honestly will be safe.
Whoever lives dishonestly will fall all at once.
19Whoever works his land will have plenty to eat.
Whoever chases unrealistic dreams will have plenty of nothing.
20A trustworthy person has many blessings,
but anyone in a hurry to get rich will not escape punishment.
21Showing partiality is not good,
because some people will turn on you even for a piece of bread.
22A stingy person is in a hurry to get rich,
not realizing that poverty is about to overtake him.
23Whoever criticizes people will be more highly regarded in the future
than the one who flatters with his tongue.
24The one who robs his father or his mother
and says, “It isn’t wrong!” is a companion to a vandal.
25A greedy person stirs up a fight,
but whoever trusts the Lord prospers.
26Whoever trusts his own heart is a fool.
Whoever walks in wisdom will survive.
27Whoever gives to the poor lacks nothing.
Whoever ignores the poor receives many curses.
28When wicked people rise, people hide.
When they die, righteous people increase.
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