Proverbs 28

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

2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.KJRV — Proverbs 28:2

3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.KJRV — Proverbs 28:3

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

5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand (1 Corinthians 2:15) all things.KJRV — Proverbs 28:5

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

7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.KJRV — Proverbs 28:7

8 He that by usury (Exodus 22:25; Leviticus 25:36; Deuteronomy 23:19; Nehemiah 5:7; Psalms 15:5; Jeremiah 15:10; Ezekiel 18:13; Ezekiel 22:12; Matthew 25:27; Luke 19:23) and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.KJRV — Proverbs 28:8

9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.KJRV — Proverbs 28:9

10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.KJRV — Proverbs 28:10

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

12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.KJRV — Proverbs 28:12

13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.KJRV — Proverbs 28:13

14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.KJRV — Proverbs 28:14

15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.KJRV — Proverbs 28:15

16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.KJRV — Proverbs 28:16

17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.KJRV — Proverbs 28:17

18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.KJRV — Proverbs 28:18

19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.KJRV — Proverbs 28:19

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

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

22 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.KJRV — Proverbs 28:22

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

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

25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.KJRV — Proverbs 28:25

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

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

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