Proverbs 28
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1 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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