Proverbs 28 : 1 (NET)
The wicked person flees when there is no one pursuing, but the righteous person is as confident as a lion.
Proverbs 28 : 2 (NET)
When a country is rebellious it has many princes, but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained.
Proverbs 28 : 3 (NET)
A poor person who oppresses the weak is like a driving rain without food.
Proverbs 28 : 4 (NET)
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law contend with them.
Proverbs 28 : 5 (NET)
Evil people do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it all.
Proverbs 28 : 6 (NET)
A poor person who walks in his integrity is better than one who is perverse in his ways even though he is rich.
Proverbs 28 : 7 (NET)
The one who keeps the law is a discerning child, but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents.
Proverbs 28 : 8 (NET)
The one who increases his wealth by increasing interest gathers it for someone who is gracious to the needy.
Proverbs 28 : 9 (NET)
The one who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
Proverbs 28 : 10 (NET)
The one who leads the upright astray in an evil way will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
Proverbs 28 : 11 (NET)
A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.
Proverbs 28 : 12 (NET)
When the righteous rejoice, great is the glory, but when the wicked rise to power, people are sought out.
Proverbs 28 : 13 (NET)
The one who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses them and forsakes them will find mercy.
Proverbs 28 : 14 (NET)
Blessed is the one who is always cautious, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into evil.
Proverbs 28 : 15 (NET)
Like a roaring lion or a roving bear, so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
Proverbs 28 : 16 (NET)
The prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom, but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
Proverbs 28 : 17 (NET)
The one who is tormented by the murder of another will flee to the pit; let no one support him.
Proverbs 28 : 18 (NET)
The one who walks blamelessly will be delivered, but whoever is perverse in his ways will fall at once.
Proverbs 28 : 19 (NET)
The one who works his land will be satisfied with food, but whoever chases daydreams will have his fill of poverty.
Proverbs 28 : 20 (NET)
A faithful person will have an abundance of blessings, but the one who hastens to gain riches will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 28 : 21 (NET)
To show partiality is terrible, for a person will transgress over the smallest piece of bread.
Proverbs 28 : 22 (NET)
The stingy person hastens after riches and does not know that poverty will overtake him.
Proverbs 28 : 23 (NET)
The one who reproves another will in the end find more favor than the one who flatters with the tongue.
Proverbs 28 : 24 (NET)
The one who robs his father and mother and says, "There is no transgression," is a companion to the one who destroys.
Proverbs 28 : 25 (NET)
The greedy person stirs up dissension, but the one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
Proverbs 28 : 26 (NET)
The one who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but the one who walks in wisdom will escape.
Proverbs 28 : 27 (NET)
The one who gives to the poor will not lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to them will receive many curses.
Proverbs 28 : 28 (NET)
When the wicked gain control, people hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.
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