1 The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion. NHEB — Proverbs 28:1
2 In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge. NHEB — Proverbs 28:2
3 A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops. NHEB — Proverbs 28:3
4 Those who forsake the Law praise the wicked; but those who keep the Law contend with them. NHEB — Proverbs 28:4
5 Evil men do not understand justice; but those who seek the LORD understand it fully. NHEB — Proverbs 28:5
6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich. NHEB — Proverbs 28:6
7 Whoever keeps the Law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father. NHEB — Proverbs 28:7
8 He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor. NHEB — Proverbs 28:8
9 He who turns away his ear from hearing the Law, even his prayer is an abomination. NHEB — Proverbs 28:9
10 Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good. NHEB — Proverbs 28:10
11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him. NHEB — Proverbs 28:11
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. NHEB — Proverbs 28:12
13 He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. NHEB — Proverbs 28:13
14 Blessed is the man who is always reverent; but the one who hardens his heart will fall into evil. NHEB — Proverbs 28:14
15 As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people. NHEB — Proverbs 28:15
16 A prince who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, but one who hates ill-gotten gain will prolong his days. NHEB — Proverbs 28:16
17 A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; no one will support him. NHEB — Proverbs 28:17
18 Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly. NHEB — Proverbs 28:18
19 One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty. NHEB — Proverbs 28:19
20 A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished. NHEB — Proverbs 28:20
21 To show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread. NHEB — Proverbs 28:21
22 A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him. NHEB — Proverbs 28:22
23 One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue. NHEB — Proverbs 28:23
24 Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, "It's not wrong." He is a partner with a destroyer. NHEB — Proverbs 28:24
25 One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in the LORD will prosper. NHEB — Proverbs 28:25
26 One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe. NHEB — Proverbs 28:26
27 One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses. NHEB — Proverbs 28:27
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive. NHEB — Proverbs 28:28