ASV - Proverbs - 28

28:1  The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.

28:2  For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understandingandknowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

28:3  A needy man that oppresseth the poor Islikea sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

28:4  They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.

28:5  Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.

28:6  Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse inhisways, though he be rich.

28:7  Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.

28:8  He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

28:9  He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

28:10  Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.

28:11  The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

28:12  When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

28:13  He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

28:14  Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

28:15  Asa roaring lion, and a ranging bear, So isa wicked ruler over a poor people.

28:16  The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; Buthe that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

28:17  A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.

28:18  Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

28:19  He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

28:20  A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.

28:21  To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.

28:22  He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.

28:23  He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.

28:24  Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer.

28:25  He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

28:26  He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

28:27  He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

28:28  When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.