Proverbs 28

1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.RV1885 — Proverbs 28:1

2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.RV1885 — Proverbs 28:2

3 A needy man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.RV1885 — Proverbs 28:3

4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.RV1885 — Proverbs 28:4

5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the Lord understand all things.RV1885 — Proverbs 28:5

6 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.RV1885 — Proverbs 28:6

7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of gluttonous men shameth his father.RV1885 — Proverbs 28:7

8 He that augmenteth his substance by usury and increase, gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.RV1885 — Proverbs 28:8

9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.RV1885 — Proverbs 28:9

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.RV1885 — Proverbs 28:10

11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.RV1885 — Proverbs 28:11

12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.RV1885 — Proverbs 28:12

13 He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.RV1885 — Proverbs 28:13

14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.RV1885 — Proverbs 28:14

15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.RV1885 — Proverbs 28:15

16 The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.RV1885 — Proverbs 28:16

17 A man that is laden with the blood of any person shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.RV1885 — Proverbs 28:17

18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.RV1885 — 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.RV1885 — Proverbs 28:19

20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.RV1885 — Proverbs 28:20

21 To have respect of persons is not good: neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.RV1885 — Proverbs 28:21

22 He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, and knoweth not that want shall come upon him.RV1885 — Proverbs 28:22

23 He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.RV1885 — 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.RV1885 — Proverbs 28:24

25 He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat.RV1885 — Proverbs 28:25

26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.RV1885 — Proverbs 28:26

27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.RV1885 — Proverbs 28:27

28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.RV1885 — Proverbs 28:28