Proverbs Chapter 28, King James Version
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The wicked flee when no
man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
2 For the
transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of
understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
3 A poor
man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
4 They that
forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
5 Evil men
understand not judgment: but they that seek the Lord understand all
things.
6 Better is
the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways,
though he be rich.
7 Whoso
keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men
shameth his father.
8 He that
by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him
that will pity the poor.
9 He that
turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
10 Whoso
causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into
his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
11 The rich
man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth
him out.
12 When
righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man
is hidden.
13 He that
covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them
shall have mercy.
14 Happy is
the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into
mischief.
15 As a
roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
16 The
prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth
covetousness shall prolong his days.
17 A man
that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no
man stay him.
18 Whoso
walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall
fall at once.
19 He that
tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain
persons shall have poverty enough.
20 A
faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich
shall not be innocent.
21 To have
respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
22 He that
hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall
come upon him.
23 He that
rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with
the tongue.
24 Whoso
robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same
is the companion of a destroyer.
25 He that
is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in
the Lord shall be made fat.
26 He that
trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be
delivered.
27 He that
giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have
many a curse.
28 When the
wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
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