Proverbs

chapter 28


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verse #1

The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.


verse #2

In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.


verse #3

A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.


verse #4

Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them.


verse #5

Evil men don’t understand justice; but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.


verse #6

Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.


verse #7

Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.


verse #8

He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.


verse #9

He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.


verse #10

Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.


verse #11

The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.


verse #12

When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.


verse #13

He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.


verse #14

Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.


verse #15

As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.


verse #16

A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.


verse #17

A man who is tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death. No one will support him.


verse #18

Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.


verse #19

One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.


verse #20

A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.


verse #21

To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.


verse #22

A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.


verse #23

One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.


verse #24

Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, “It’s not wrong,” is a partner with a destroyer.


verse #25

One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.


verse #26

One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.


verse #27

One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.


verse #28

When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.

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