Proverbs 28

1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are bold as a lion.DBY — Proverbs 28:1

2 By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding [and] of knowledge, [its] stability is prolonged.DBY — Proverbs 28:2

3 A poor man who oppresseth the helpless is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.DBY — Proverbs 28:3

4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as keep the law contend with them.DBY — Proverbs 28:4

5 Evil men understand not judgment; but they that seek Jehovah understand everything.DBY — Proverbs 28:5

6 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse, double in ways, though he be rich.DBY — Proverbs 28:6

7 Whoso observeth the law is a son that hath understanding; but he that is a companion of profligates bringeth shame to his father.DBY — Proverbs 28:7

8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.DBY — Proverbs 28:8

9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.DBY — Proverbs 28:9

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

11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.DBY — Proverbs 28:11

12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men conceal themselves.DBY — Proverbs 28:12

13 He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall obtain mercy.DBY — Proverbs 28:13

14 Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.DBY — Proverbs 28:14

15 A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people.DBY — Proverbs 28:15

16 The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.DBY — Proverbs 28:16

17 A man laden with the blood of [any] person, fleeth to the pit: let no man stay him.DBY — Proverbs 28:17

18 Whoso walketh in integrity shall be saved; but he that is perverted in [his] double ways, shall fall in one [of them].DBY — Proverbs 28:18

19 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless shall have poverty enough.DBY — Proverbs 28:19

20 A faithful man aboundeth with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.DBY — Proverbs 28:20

21 To have respect of persons is not good; but for a piece of bread will a man transgress.DBY — Proverbs 28:21

22 He that hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, and knoweth not that poverty shall come upon him.DBY — Proverbs 28:22

23 He that rebuketh a man shall afterwards find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.DBY — Proverbs 28:23

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

25 He that is puffed up in soul exciteth contention; but he that relieth upon Jehovah shall be made fat.DBY — Proverbs 28:25

26 He that confideth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.DBY — Proverbs 28:26

27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that withdraweth his eyes shall have many a curse.DBY — Proverbs 28:27

28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.DBY — Proverbs 28:28