AFV2020 - Proverbs - 28

28:1  The wicked flee when no man pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.

28:2  Because of the transgression of a land, many are its rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge the state shall be prolonged.

28:3  A poor man who oppresses the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaves no food.

28:4  Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law contend against them.

28:5  Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand all things.

28:6  Better is the poor who walks in his uprightness than he who is perverse in his ways, though he is rich.

28:7  Whoever keeps the law is a wise son, but a companion of riotous men shames his father.

28:8  He who increases his wealth by interest and unjust gain, he shall gather it for him who will pity the poor.

28:9  He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be an abomination.

28:10  Whoever causes the righteous man to go astray in an evil way, he himself shall fall into his own pit, but the upright shall inherit good.

28:11  The rich man is wise in his own conceit, but the poor man who has understanding will find him out.

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

28:13  He who covers his sins shall not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy.

28:14  Blessed is the man who fears always, but he who hardens his heart shall fall into mischief.

28:15  Like a roaring lion and a ranging bear, so is a wicked ruler over the helpless people.

28:16  A ruler lacking understanding is also a great oppressor; he who hates covetousness shall prolong his days.

28:17  A man who is laden with human blood, let him be a fugitive until the grave; do not let anyone help him.

28:18  Whoever walks uprightly shall be saved, but he who is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

28:19  He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who pursues fantasies shall have poverty enough.

28:20  A faithful man shall overflow with blessings, but he who makes haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.

28:21  To have respect of persons is not good; yea, for a piece of bread a man will transgress.

28:22  He who hastens to be rich has an evil eye and does not know that poverty will come upon him.

28:23  He who rebukes a man shall afterwards find more favor than he who flatters with the tongue.

28:24  Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, "It is no sin," he shall be a companion to a destroyer.

28:25  He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, but he who puts his trust in the LORD shall be enriched.

28:26  He who trusts in his own heart is a fool; but whoever walks wisely, he shall be delivered.

28:27  He who gives to the poor shall not lack, but he who hides his eyes shall have many a curse.

28:28  When the wicked arise, a man hides himself; but when they perish, the righteous increase.