Proverbs 28
1The wicked flee when no one is pursuing them,
but the righteous are as bold as a lion.2
3When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers, but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.4
5A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.6
7Those who reject the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law pit themselves against them.8
9The evil do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand everything.10
11Better the poor person who lives with integrity than the rich one who distorts right and wrong.12
13A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.14
15Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest collects it for one who is kind to the poor.16
17Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law — even his prayer is detestable.18
19The one who leads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.20
21A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a poor one who has discernment sees through him.22
23When the righteous triumph, there is great rejoicing, but when the wicked come to power, people hide.24
25The one who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.26
27Happy is the one who is always reverent, but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.28
29A wicked ruler over a helpless people is like a roaring lion or a charging bear.30
31A leader who lacks understanding is very oppressive, but one who hates dishonest profit prolongs his life.32
33Someone burdened by bloodguilt will be a fugitive until death. Let no one help him.34
35The one who lives with integrity will be helped, but one who distorts right and wrong will suddenly fall.36
37The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.38
39A faithful person will have many blessings, but one in a hurry to get rich will not go unpunished.40
41It is not good to show partiality — yet even a courageous person may sin for a piece of bread.42
43A greedy one is in a hurry for wealth; he doesn’t know that poverty will come to him.44
45One who rebukes a person will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.46
47The one who robs his father or mother and says, “That’s no sin,” is a companion to a person who destroys.48
49A greedy person stirs up conflict, but whoever trusts in the Lord will prosper.50
51The one who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.52
53The one who gives to the poor will not be in need, but one who turns his eyes away will receive many curses.54
55When the wicked come to power, people hide, but when they are destroyed, the righteous flourish.56
3When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers, but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.4
5A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.6
7Those who reject the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law pit themselves against them.8
9The evil do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand everything.10
11Better the poor person who lives with integrity than the rich one who distorts right and wrong.12
13A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.14
15Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest collects it for one who is kind to the poor.16
17Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law — even his prayer is detestable.18
19The one who leads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.20
21A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a poor one who has discernment sees through him.22
23When the righteous triumph, there is great rejoicing, but when the wicked come to power, people hide.24
25The one who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.26
27Happy is the one who is always reverent, but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.28
29A wicked ruler over a helpless people is like a roaring lion or a charging bear.30
31A leader who lacks understanding is very oppressive, but one who hates dishonest profit prolongs his life.32
33Someone burdened by bloodguilt will be a fugitive until death. Let no one help him.34
35The one who lives with integrity will be helped, but one who distorts right and wrong will suddenly fall.36
37The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.38
39A faithful person will have many blessings, but one in a hurry to get rich will not go unpunished.40
41It is not good to show partiality — yet even a courageous person may sin for a piece of bread.42
43A greedy one is in a hurry for wealth; he doesn’t know that poverty will come to him.44
45One who rebukes a person will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.46
47The one who robs his father or mother and says, “That’s no sin,” is a companion to a person who destroys.48
49A greedy person stirs up conflict, but whoever trusts in the Lord will prosper.50
51The one who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.52
53The one who gives to the poor will not be in need, but one who turns his eyes away will receive many curses.54
55When the wicked come to power, people hide, but when they are destroyed, the righteous flourish.56