Proverbs28

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(Pro 28:1) The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
(Pro 28:2) 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.
(Pro 28:3) A poor man that oppresseth the poor {is like} a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
(Pro 28:4) They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
(Pro 28:5) Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the Lord understand all {things}.
(Pro 28:6) Better {is} the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than {he that is} perverse {in his} ways, though he {be} rich.
(Pro 28:7) Whoso keepeth the law {is} a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous {men} shameth his father.
(Pro 28:8) He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
(Pro 28:9) He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer {shall be} abomination.
(Pro 28:10) 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.
(Pro 28:11) The rich man {is} wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
(Pro 28:12) When righteous {men} do rejoice, {there is} great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
(Pro 28:13) He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh {them} shall have mercy.
(Pro 28:14) Happy {is} the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
(Pro 28:15) {As} a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; {so is} a wicked ruler over the poor people.
(Pro 28:16) The prince that wanteth understanding {is} also a great oppressor: {but} he that hateth covetousness shall prolong {his} days.
(Pro 28:17) A man that doeth violence to the blood of {any} person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
(Pro 28:18) Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but {he that is} perverse {in his} ways shall fall at once.
(Pro 28:19) He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain {persons} shall have poverty enough.
(Pro 28:20) A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
(Pro 28:21) To have respect of persons {is} not good: for for a piece of bread {that} man will transgress.
(Pro 28:22) He that hasteth to be rich {hath} an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
(Pro 28:23) He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
(Pro 28:24) Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, {It is} no transgression; the same {is} the companion of a destroyer.
(Pro 28:25) He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat.
(Pro 28:26) He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
(Pro 28:27) He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
(Pro 28:28) When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
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