Proverbs - Chapter 28 | American Standard Version

  • 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 men of understanding {cf15i and} knowledge the state {cf15i thereof} shall be prolonged.
  • 3. A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is {cf15i 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 justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.
  • 6. Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in {cf15i his} ways, though he be rich.
  • 7. Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.
  • 8. He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
  • 9. He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
  • 10. Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.
  • 11. The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
  • 12. When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
  • 13. He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
  • 14. Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
  • 15. {cf15i As} a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, {cf15i So is} a wicked ruler over a poor people.
  • 16. The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; {cf15i But} he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
  • 17. A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.
  • 18. Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in {cf15i his} ways shall fall at once.
  • 19. He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain {cf15i persons} shall have poverty enough.
  • 20. A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
  • 21. To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.
  • 22. He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
  • 23. He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor 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 greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah 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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