Proverbs 28

1The wicked flee when no one is pursuing them, # Lv 26:17; Ps 53:5

but the righteous are as bold as a lion. # Eph 6:19-20

2When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers, # 1Kg 16:8-28; 2Kg 15:8-15

but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.

3A destitute leader # LXX reads A wicked man who oppresses the poor

is like a driving rain that leaves no food. # Ex 9:25

4Those who reject the law praise the wicked, # Rm 1:32

but those who keep the law battle against them. # 1Kg 18:18; Neh 13:11,15; Mt 3:7; 14:4; Eph 5:11

5Evil men do not understand justice, # Ps 92:6

but those who seek the Lord understand everything. # Ps 119:100; Jn 7:17; 1Co 2:15; Jms 1:5; 1Jn 2:20,27

6Better a poor man who lives with integrity # Pr 19:1; 20:7

than a rich man who distorts right and wrong. # Lit who twists two ways # Pr 16:8,19; 19:22; Is 5:20

7A discerning son keeps the law,

but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father. # Dt 21:20; Pr 17:25; 23:20; 29:3

8Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest # Ex 22:25; Lv 25:36

collects it for one who is kind to the poor. # Jb 27:17; Pr 13:22; Ec 2:26; Ezk 18:13,17

9Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law —

even his prayer is detestable. # Ps 109:7; Pr 15:8,29; 21:27

10The one who leads the upright into an evil way

will fall into his own pit, # Ps 7:15; Pr 16:29; 26:27; Mt 18:6

but the blameless will inherit what is good. # Mt 5:6

11A rich man is wise in his own eyes,

but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.

12When the righteous triumph,

there is great rejoicing, # Lit glory

but when the wicked come to power,

people hide themselves. # Pr 11:10; 28:28; 29:2; Ec 10:5-6

13The one who conceals his sins

will not prosper, # Jb 31:33; Ps 32:3

but whoever confesses and renounces them

will find mercy. # Ps 32:5; Jms 5:16; 1Jn 1:9

14Happy is the one who is always reverent, # 2Ch 19:7; Pr 23:17

but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble. # Ps 95:8

15A wicked ruler over a helpless people # Ex 1:14; Pr 29:2; Mt 2:16

is like a roaring lion or a charging bear. # Pr 19:12; 1Pt 5:8

16A leader who lacks understanding

is very oppressive,

but one who hates dishonest profit

prolongs his life. # 1Kg 12:1-19; Ps 15:5; Pr 15:27

17A man burdened by bloodguilt # Lit the blood of a person

will be a fugitive until death. # Gn 4:14; 9:6; Ex 21:14

Let no one help him. # Nm 35:31

18The one who lives with integrity will be helped,

but one who distorts right and wrong # Lit who is twisted regarding two ways

will suddenly fall. # Pr 2:7; 10:9; 20:7

19The one who works his land

will have plenty of food, # Pr 24:27

but whoever chases fantasies

will have his fill of poverty. # Pr 1:31; 12:11,14; 14:14

20A faithful man will have many blessings, # Pr 10:6; Mt 25:21

but one in a hurry to get rich # Pr 20:21; 28:22; 1Tm 6:9

will not go unpunished.

21It is not good to show partiality # Pr 18:5; 24:23 —

yet a man may sin for a piece of bread. # Ezk 13:19

22A greedy man # Lit A man with an evil eye is in a hurry for wealth;

he doesn’t know that poverty will come to him. # Pr 13:11; 20:21; 21:5; 22:16

23One who rebukes a person will later find more favor # Pr 27:5-6

than one who flatters # Lit is smooth with his tongue. # Pr 26:28; 29:5

24The one who robs his father or mother # Pr 19:6

and says, “That’s no sin,” # Pr 30:20; Mk 7:11

is a companion to a man who destroys. # Pr 18:9

25A greedy person provokes conflict, # Pr 15:18

but whoever trusts in the Lord will prosper. # Ps 37:3-5; Pr 3:5-6; Jr 17:7-8

26The one who trusts in himself # Lit his heart is a fool,

but one who walks in wisdom will be safe. # Pr 3:5-7

27The one who gives to the poor

will not be in need,

but one who turns his eyes away # Lit who shuts his eyes

will receive many curses. # Pr 11:24; 19:17; 22:16

28When the wicked come to power,

people hide,

but when they are destroyed,

the righteous flourish. # Pr 28:12; 29:2

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Proverbs 28

1 The wicked flee when no one pursues;

but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

2 In rebellion, a land has many rulers,

but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.

3 A needy man who oppresses the poor

is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.

4Those who forsake the Torah praise the wicked;

but those who keep the Torah contend with them.

5 Evil men don’t understand justice;

but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.

6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity

than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

7Whoever keeps the Torah is a wise son;

but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

8 He who increases his wealth by excessive interest

gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

9 He who turns away his ear from hearing the Torah,

even his prayer is an abomination.

10Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way,

he will fall into his own trap;

but the blameless will inherit good.

11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes;

but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory;

but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

13 He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper,

but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

14Blessed is the man who always fears;

but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

15 As a roaring lion or a charging bear,

so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

16 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment.

One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

17 A man who is tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death.

No one will support him.

18Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe;

but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.

19One who works his land will have an abundance of food;

but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

20 A faithful man is rich with blessings;

but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

21 To show partiality is not good,

yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.

22 A stingy man hurries after riches,

and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.

23 One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor

than one who flatters with the tongue.

24Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, “It’s not wrong,”

is a partner with a destroyer.

25 One who is greedy stirs up strife;

but one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

26 One who trusts in himself is a fool;

but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

27 One who gives to the poor has no lack;

but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;

but when they perish, the righteous thrive.

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