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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Proverbs 28
28
1The wicked man fleeth, when no man pursueth: but the just, bold as a lion, shall be without dread.
2For the sine of the land many are the princes thereof: and for the wisdom of a man, and the knowledge of those things that are said, the life of the prince shall be prolonged.
3A poor man that oppresseth the poor, is like a violent shower, which bringeth a famine.
4They that forsake the law, praise the wicked man: they that keep it, are incensed against him.
5Evil men think not on judgment: but they that seek after the Lord, take notice of all things.
6Better is the poor man walking in his simplicity, than the rich in crooked ways.
7He that keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that feedeth gluttons, shameth his father.
8He that heapeth together riches by usury and loan, gathereth them for him that will be bountiful to the poor.
9He that turneth away his ears from hearing the law, his prayer shall be as abomination.
10He that deceiveth the just in a wicked way, shall fall in his own destruction: and the upright shall possess his goods.
11The rich man seemeth to himself wise: but the poor man that is prudent shall search him out.
12In the joy of the just there is great glory: when the wicked reign, men are ruined.
13He that hideth his sins, shall not prosper: but he that shall confess, and forsake them, shall obtain mercy.
14Blessed is the man that is always fearful: but he that is hardened in mind, shall fall into evil.
15As a roaring lion, and a hungry bear, so is a wicked prince over the poor people.
16A prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days.
17A man that doth violence to the blood of a person, if he flee even to the pit, no man will stay him.
18He that walketh uprightly, shall be saved: he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
19He that tilleth his ground, shall be filled with bread: but he that followeth idleness shall be filled with poverty.
20A faithful man shall be much praised: but he that maketh haste to be rich, shall not be innocent.
21He that hath respect to a person in judgment, doth not well: such a man even for a morsel of bread forsaketh the truth.
22A man, that maketh haste to be rich, and envieth others, is ignorant that poverty shall come upon him.
23He that rebuketh a man, shall afterward find favour with him, more than he that by a flattering tongue deceiveth him.
24He that stealeth any thing from his father, or from his mother: and saith, This is no sin, is the partner of a murderer.
25He that boasteth, and puffeth up himself, stirreth up quarrels: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be healed.
26He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool: but he that walketh wisely, he shall be saved.
27He that giveth to the poor, shall not want: he that despiseth his entreaty, shall suffer indigence.
28When the wicked rise up, men shall hide themselves: when they perish, the lust shall be multiplied.
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