Proverbs 28
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The Wicked and the Righteous
1The wicked flee when no man pursueth:
but the righteous are bold as a lion.
2For the transgression of a land
many are the princes thereof:
but by a man of understanding and knowledge
the state thereof shall be prolonged.
3A poor man that oppresseth the poor
is like 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 the Lord understand all things.
6Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness,
than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
7Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son:
but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
8He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance,
he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law,
even his prayer shall be abomination.
10Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way,
he shall fall himself into his own pit:
but the upright shall have good things in possession.
11The rich man is wise in his own conceit;
but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
12When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory:
but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
13He that covereth his sins shall not prosper:
but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
14Happy is the man that feareth always:
but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear;
so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
16The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor:
but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit;
let no man stay him.
18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved:
but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
19He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread:
but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
20A faithful man shall abound with blessings:
but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
21To have respect of persons is not good:
for, for a piece of bread that man will transgress.#28.21 for, for a piece of bread that man will transgress or and for a piece of bread man will transgress.
22He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye,
and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
23He that rebuketh a man, afterward shall find more favor
than he that flattereth with the tongue.
24Whoso robbeth his father or his mother,
and saith, It is no transgression;
the same is the companion of a destroyer.
25He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife:
but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat.
26He that trusteth 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 hideth 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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Proverbs 28
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1The wicked flee when no one pursues, # Lev 26:17; Ps 53:5
but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
2When a land transgresses, it has many rulers,
but with a man of understanding and knowledge, the state thereof will be prolonged.
3A poor man who oppresses the poor
is like a sweeping rain which leaves no crops.
4Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, # 1Ki 18:18; Mt 3:7
but those who keep the law contend with them.
5Evil men do not understand justice, # Ps 92:6
But those who seek the Lord understand it fully. # Jn 7:17
6Better is the poor man who walks in his integrity
than a rich man who is perverse in his ways. # Pr 19:1; 28:18
7He who keeps the law is a wise son,
but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father. # Pr 29:3
8He who increases his wealth # Lev 25:36; Pr 13:22 by usury and extortion
gathers it for him who has pity on the poor.
9He who turns away his ear from hearing the law,
even his prayer is an abomination. # Ps 109:7; Pr 15:8
10Whoever causes the righteous to go astray in an evil way,
he himself will fall into his own pit, # Pr 26:27
but the blameless will inherit good. # Mt 6:33
11The rich man is wise in his own eyes, # Pr 26:16
but the poor man who has understanding sees through him.
12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory,
but when the wicked prevail, men hide themselves. # Pr 11:10; 29:2
13He who conceals his sins will not prosper,
but he who confesses and forsakes them will find mercy. # Job 31:33; Ps 32:3–5
14Blessed is the man who is always reverent, # Pr 23:17; Isa 66:2
but he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
15Like a roaring lion or a charging bear # 1Pe 5:8
is a wicked ruler over a poor people. # Mt 2:16
16A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor, # Isa 3:12
but he who hates ill-gotten gain will prolong his days.
17If a man is burdened with the blood of another,
he will be a fugitive until death; # Ge 9:6; Ex 21:14
let no one help him.
18He who walks blamelessly will be saved,
but he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall. # Pr 10:9; 28:6
19He who tills his land will have plenty of bread,
but he who chases empty pursuits will have poverty enough. # Pr 12:11
20A faithful man will abound with blessings,
but he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished. # Pr 13:11; 28:22
21To show partiality is not good, # Pr 18:5
but for a piece of bread will a man transgress. # Eze 13:19
22He who hastens to be rich has an evil eye, # Pr 23:6; 28:20
and does not consider that poverty will come upon him.
23He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor
than he who flatters with his tongue. # Pr 27:5–6
24He who robs his father or his mother # Pr 19:26
and says, “It is no transgression,”
is a companion to a destroyer. # Pr 18:9
25He who is greedy stirs up strife, # Pr 11:25
but he who trusts in the Lord will prosper. # Pr 15:18
26He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, # Pr 3:5
but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.
27He who gives to the poor will not lack, # Dt 15:7; Pr 19:17
but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.
28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; # Job 24:4; Pr 28:12
but when they perish, the righteous thrive.
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