Proverbs - Chapter 28 | Good News Translation

  • 1. The wicked run when no one is chasing them, but an honest person is as brave as a lion.
  • 2. When a nation sins, it will have one ruler after another. But a nation will be strong and endure when it has intelligent, sensible leaders.
  • 3. Someone in authority who oppresses poor people is like a driving rain that destroys the crops.
  • 4. If you have no regard for the law, you are on the side of the wicked; but if you obey it, you are against them.
  • 5. Evil people do not know what justice is, but those who worship the LORD understand it well.
  • 6. Better to be poor and honest than rich and dishonest.
  • 7. Young people who obey the law are intelligent. Those who make friends with good-for-nothings are a disgrace to their parents.
  • 8. If you get rich by charging interest and taking advantage of people, your wealth will go to someone who is kind to the poor.
  • 9. If you do not obey the law, God will find your prayers too hateful to hear.
  • 10. If you trick an honest person into doing evil, you will fall into your own trap. The innocent will be well rewarded.
  • 11. Rich people always think they are wise, but a poor person who has insight into character knows better.
  • 12. When good people come to power, everybody celebrates, but when bad people rule, people stay in hiding.
  • 13. You will never succeed in life if you try to hide your sins. Confess them and give them up; then God will show mercy to you.
  • 14. Always obey the LORD and you will be happy. If you are stubborn, you will be ruined.
  • 15. Poor people are helpless against a wicked ruler; he is as dangerous as a growling lion or a prowling bear.
  • 16. A ruler without good sense will be a cruel tyrant. One who hates dishonesty will rule a long time.
  • 17. Someone guilty of murder is digging his own grave as fast as he can. Don't try to stop him.
  • 18. Be honest and you will be safe. If you are dishonest, you will suddenly fall.
  • 19. A hard-working farmer has plenty to eat. People who waste time will always be poor.
  • 20. Honest people will lead a full, happy life. But if you are in a hurry to get rich, you are going to be punished.
  • 21. Prejudice is wrong. But some judges will do wrong to get even the smallest bribe.
  • 22. Selfish people are in such a hurry to get rich that they do not know when poverty is about to strike.
  • 23. Correct someone, and afterward he will appreciate it more than flattery.
  • 24. Anyone who thinks it isn't wrong to steal from his parents is no better than a common thief.
  • 25. Selfishness only causes trouble. You are much better off to trust the LORD.
  • 26. It is foolish to follow your own opinions. Be safe, and follow the teachings of wiser people.
  • 27. Give to the poor and you will never be in need. If you close your eyes to the poor, many people will curse you.
  • 28. People stay in hiding when the wicked come to power. But when they fall from power, the righteous will rule again.
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