Noyes - Proverbs - 28

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

28:2  Through the transgression of a land many are its rulers; But through men of prudence and understanding the prince shall live long.

28:3  A poor man who oppresseth the needy Is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

28:4  They who forsake the law praise the wicked; But they who keep the law contend with them.

28:5  Wicked men understand not equity; But they who seek the LORD understand all things.

28:6  Better is a poor man who walketh in uprightness, Than he who is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

28:7  He that keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is the companion of prodigals bringeth shame on his father.

28:8  He that increaseth his substance by usurious gain Gathereth it for him who will pity the poor.

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

28:10  He that causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way Shall himself fall into his own pit; But the upright shall have good things in possession.

28:11  The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor man, who hath understanding, will search him through.

28:12  When the righteous rejoice, there is great glorying; But, when the wicked are exalted, men hide themselves.

28:13  He that covereth his sins shall not prosper; But he that confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

28:14  Happy the man who feareth always! But he who hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

28:15  As a roaring lion and a hungry bear, So is a wicked ruler over a needy people.

28:16  The prince who is weak in understanding is great in oppression; But he who hateth unjust gain shall prolong his days.

28:17  A man who is burdened with life-blood—Let him flee to the pit! let no man stay him!

28:18  He who walketh uprightly shall be safe; But he who is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

28:19  He who tilleth his land shall have bread enough; And he that followeth after worthless persons shall have poverty enough.

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

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

28:22  He who hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, And considereth not that poverty will come upon him.

28:23  He who rebuketh a man shall afterwards find favor More than he who flattereth with his tongue.

28:24  Whoso stealeth from his father or his mother, And saith, "It is no transgression," The same is the companion of a robber.

28:25  He who is of a proud heart stirreth up strife; But he that trusteth in the LORD shall be rich.

28:26  He who trusteth in his own understanding is a fool; But he who walketh wisely shall be delivered.

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

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