28:1 The wicked man flees though no one pursues, |
28:2 When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, |
28:3 A ruler who oppresses the poor |
28:4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, |
28:5 Evil men do not understand justice, |
28:6 Better a poor man whose walk is blameless |
28:7 He who keeps the law is a discerning son, |
28:8 He who increases his wealth by exorbitant interest |
28:9 If anyone turns a deaf ear to the law, |
28:10 He who leads the upright along an evil path |
28:11 A rich man may be wise in his own eyes, |
28:12 When the righteous triumph, there is great elation; |
28:13 He who conceals his sins does not prosper, |
28:14 Blessed is the man who always fears the LORD, |
28:15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear |
28:16 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment, |
28:17 A man tormented by the guilt of murder |
28:18 He whose walk is blameless is kept safe, |
28:19 He who works his land will have abundant food, |
28:20 A faithful man will be richly blessed, |
28:21 To show partiality is not good— |
28:22 A stingy man is eager to get rich |
28:23 He who rebukes a man will in the end gain more favor |
28:24 He who robs his father or mother |
28:25 A greedy man stirs up dissension, |
28:26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, |
28:27 He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, |
28:28 When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding; |