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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Proverbs 28
28
1The wicked run away even though no one pursues them,
but the righteous are as confident as a lion.
2When a land rebels, there are many leaders;
but a person with understanding brings order.
3Poor people who oppress the needy
are rain that washes away food.
4Those who abandon Instruction praise the wicked,
but those who follow Instruction battle them.
5Evil people don’t understand justice,
but those who seek the LORD understand everything.
6Better to be poor and walk in innocence
than to be on crooked paths and wealthy.
7Intelligent children follow Instruction,
but those who befriend gluttons shame their parents.
8Those who become rich through high interest rates
gather money for those who are generous to the poor.
9Those who turn their ears from hearing Instruction—
even their prayers will be detested.
10Whoever misleads those who do right onto an evil path
will fall into their own pit,
but the blameless will inherit good things.
11Rich people think they are wise,
but an insightful poor person sees through them.
12When the righteous rejoice, there is great respect,
but people hide when the wicked prosper.
13Those who hide their sins won’t succeed,
but those who confess and give them up will receive mercy.
14Happy are those who are continually fearful,
but those whose hearts are hard fall into trouble.
15A wicked ruler over the poor
is like a growling lion or a prowling bear.
16A prince without understanding is a cruel oppressor,
but one who hates unjust gain will live long.
17If someone feels guilty about murder,
don’t hold them back from fleeing to the pit.
18Those who walk in innocence will be saved,
but those who go on twisted paths will fall into the grave.
19Those who work the land will have plenty to eat,
but those with worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.
20Reliable people will have abundant blessings,
but those with get-rich-quick schemes won’t go unpunished.
21Those who show favoritism aren’t good;
people do wrong for a crust of bread.
22The stingy try to get rich fast,
unaware that loss will come to them.
23Those who correct someone will, in the end, find more favor
than those with flattering tongues.
24Those who steal from their father and mother,
and say, “It’s not a crime,”
are friends of vandals.
25Greedy people stir up conflict,
but those who trust the LORD become prosperous.
26Those who trust in their own reasoning are fools,
but those who walk in wisdom will be kept safe.
27Those who give to the poor will lack nothing,
but those who turn a blind eye will be greatly cursed.
28When the wicked rise up, people hide,
but when they are destroyed, the righteous multiply.
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