Proverbs 28 — GNB
28Verse 1The wicked flee when no one pursueth; But the righteous is as bold as a lion.Verse 2Through the transgression of a land many are its rulers; But through men of prudence and understanding the prince shall live long.Verse 3A poor man who oppresseth the needy Is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.Verse 4They who forsake the law praise the wicked; But they who keep the law contend with them.Verse 5Wicked men understand not equity; But they who seek the LORD understand all things.Verse 6Better is a poor man who walketh in uprightness, Than he who is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.Verse 7He that keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is the companion of prodigals bringeth shame on his father.Verse 8He that increaseth his substance by usurious gain Gathereth it for him who will pity the poor.Verse 9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer shall be an abomination.Verse 10He that causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way Shall himself fall into his own pit; But the upright shall have good things in possession.Verse 11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor man, who hath understanding, will search him through.Verse 12When the righteous rejoice, there is great glorying; But, when the wicked are exalted, men hide themselves.Verse 13He that covereth his sins shall not prosper; But he that confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.Verse 14Happy the man who feareth always! But he who hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.Verse 15As a roaring lion and a hungry bear, So is a wicked ruler over a needy people.Verse 16The prince who is weak in understanding is great in oppression; But he who hateth unjust gain shall prolong his days.Verse 17A man who is burdened with life-blood—Let him flee to the pit! let no man stay him!Verse 18He who walketh uprightly shall be safe; But he who is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.Verse 19He who tilleth his land shall have bread enough; And he that followeth after worthless persons shall have poverty enough.Verse 20A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not go unpunished.Verse 21To have respect to persons is not good; Since for a piece of bread that man will transgress.Verse 22He who hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, And considereth not that poverty will come upon him.Verse 23He who rebuketh a man shall afterwards find favor More than he who flattereth with his tongue.Verse 24Whoso stealeth from his father or his mother, And saith, “It is no transgression,” The same is the companion of a robber.Verse 25He who is of a proud heart stirreth up strife; But he that trusteth in the LORD shall be rich.Verse 26He who trusteth in his own understanding is a fool; But he who walketh wisely shall be delivered.Verse 27He who giveth to the poor shall not want; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.Verse 28When the wicked are exalted, men hide themselves; But, when they perish, the righteous increase.