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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Good News Bible with Deuterocanonicals/Apocrypha. Scripture taken from the Good News Bible (r) (Today's English Version Second Edition, UK/British Edition). Copyright © 1992 British & Foreign Bible Society. Used by permission.
Proverbs 28
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1#Lev 26:17; Ps 53:5 The wicked flee when no man 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, it shall be prolonged.
3A poor man who oppresses the poor
is like a sweeping rain that leaves no food.
4#1Ki 18:18; Mt 3:7 Those who forsake instruction praise the wicked,
but such as keep instruction contend with them.
5#Ps 92:6; Jn 7:17 Evil men do not understand justice,
but those who seek the Lord understand all things.
6#Pr 19:1; 28:18 Better is the poor who walks in his uprightness
than he who is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
7#Pr 29:3 Whoever keeps the law is a wise son,
but he who is a companion of riotous men shames his father.
8#Lev 25:36; Pr 13:22 He who by usury and unjust gain increases his substance
will gather it for him who will pity the poor.
9#Ps 109:7; Pr 15:8 He who turns away his ear from hearing instruction,
even his prayer will be an abomination.
10#Pr 26:27; Mt 6:33 Whoever causes the righteous to go astray in an evil way,
he himself will fall into his own pit;
but the upright will have good things in possession.
11#Pr 26:16 The rich man is wise in his own conceit,
but the poor who has understanding searches him out.
12#Pr 11:10; 29:2 When righteous men rejoice, there is great glory;
but when the wicked rise, a man hides himself.
13#Job 31:33; Ps 32:3–5 He who covers his sins will not prosper,
but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.
14#Pr 23:17; Isa 66:2 Happy is the man who always fears,
but he who hardens his heart will fall into mischief.
15#Mt 2:16; 1Pe 5:8 As a roaring lion and a charging bear,
so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
16#Isa 3:12 The prince who lacks understanding is also a great oppressor,
but he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.
17#Ge 9:6; Ex 21:14 A man burdened with bloodshed of any person
will flee until death;
let no man help him.
18#Pr 10:9; 28:6 Whoever walks uprightly will be saved,
but he who is perverse in his ways will fall at once.
19#Pr 12:11 He who tills his land will have plenty of bread,
but he who follows after vain things will have poverty enough.
20#Pr 28:22; 13:11 A faithful man will abound with blessings,
but he who makes haste to be rich will not be innocent.
21#Eze 13:19; Pr 18:5 To show partiality is not good,
because for a morsel of bread that man will transgress.
22#Pr 23:6; 28:20 He who hastens to be rich has an evil eye,
and does not consider that poverty will come upon him.
23#Pr 27:5–6 He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward
than he who flatters with the tongue.
24#Pr 18:9; 19:26 Whoever robs his father or his mother
and says, “It is no transgression,”
the same is the companion of a destroyer.
25#Pr 11:25; 15:18 He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife,
but he who puts his trust in the Lord will prosper.
26#Pr 3:5 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool,
but whoever walks wisely will be delivered.
27#Pr 19:17; Dt 15:7 He who gives to the poor will not lack,
but he who hides his eyes will have many a curse.
28#Pr 28:12; Job 24:4 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;
but when they perish, the righteous increase.
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