28:1  The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion.

28:2  By the transgression of a land many are its princes, But by a man of understanding {and} knowledge, so it endures.

28:3  A poor man who oppresses the lowly Is {like} a driving rain which leaves no food.

28:4  Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But those who keep the law strive with them.

28:5  Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the LORD understand all things.

28:6  Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than he who is crooked though he be rich.

28:7  He who keeps the law is a discerning son, But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.

28:8  He who increases his wealth by interest and usury Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.

28:9  He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

28:10  He who leads the upright astray in an evil way Will himself fall into his own pit, But the blameless will inherit good.

28:11  The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding sees through him.

28:12  When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

28:13  He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes {them} will find compassion.

28:14  How blessed is the man who fears always, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

28:15  {Like} a roaring lion and a rushing bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

28:16  A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, {But} he who hates unjust gain will prolong {his} days.

28:17  A man who is laden with the guilt of human blood Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him.

28:18  He who walks blamelessly will be delivered, But he who is crooked will fall all at once.

28:19  He who tills his land will have plenty of food, But he who follows empty {pursuits} will have poverty in plenty.

28:20  A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished.

28:21  To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.

28:22  A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth And does not know that want will come upon him.

28:23  He who rebukes a man will afterward find {more} favor Than he who flatters with the tongue.

28:24  He who robs his father or his mother And says, "It is not a transgression, Is the companion of a man who destroys."

28:25  An arrogant man stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

28:26  He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will be delivered.

28:27  He who gives to the poor will never want, But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses.

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