28:1 The wicked flee when no man pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion. |
28:2 Because of the transgression of a land, many are its rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge the state shall be prolonged. |
28:3 A poor man who oppresses the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaves no food. |
28:4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law contend against 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 uprightness than he who is perverse in his ways, though he is rich. |
28:7 Whoever keeps the law is a wise son, but a companion of riotous men shames his father. |
28:8 He who increases his wealth by interest and unjust gain, he shall gather it for him who will pity the poor. |
28:9 He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be an abomination. |
28:10 Whoever causes the righteous man to go astray in an evil way, he himself shall fall into his own pit, but the upright shall inherit good. |
28:11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit, but the poor man who has understanding will find him out. |
28:12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked arise, men hide themselves. |
28:13 He who covers his sins shall not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy. |
28:14 Blessed is the man who fears always, but he who hardens his heart shall fall into mischief. |
28:15 Like a roaring lion and a ranging bear, so is a wicked ruler over the helpless people. |
28:16 A ruler lacking understanding is also a great oppressor; he who hates covetousness shall prolong his days. |
28:17 A man who is laden with human blood, let him be a fugitive until the grave; do not let anyone help him. |
28:18 Whoever walks uprightly shall be saved, but he who is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. |
28:19 He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who pursues fantasies shall have poverty enough. |
28:20 A faithful man shall overflow with blessings, but he who makes haste to be rich shall not be unpunished. |
28:21 To have respect of persons is not good; yea, for a piece of bread a man will transgress. |
28:22 He who hastens to be rich has an evil eye and does not know that poverty will come upon him. |
28:23 He who rebukes a man shall afterwards find more favor than he who flatters with the tongue. |
28:24 Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, "It is no sin," he shall be a companion to a destroyer. |
28:25 He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, but he who puts his trust in the LORD shall be enriched. |
28:26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool; but whoever walks wisely, he shall be delivered. |
28:27 He who gives to the poor shall not lack, but he who hides his eyes shall have many a curse. |
28:28 When the wicked arise, a man hides himself; but when they perish, the righteous increase. |