28:1 The wicked man flees though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 1 , The wicked man flees though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
28:2 When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 2 , When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
28:3 A ruler who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no crops.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 3 , A ruler who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no crops.
28:4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 4 , Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.
28:5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 5 , Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.
28:6 Better a poor man whose walk is blameless than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 6 , Better a poor man whose walk is blameless than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
28:7 He who keeps the law is a discerning son, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 7 , He who keeps the law is a discerning son, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
28:8 He who increases his wealth by exorbitant interest amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 8 , He who increases his wealth by exorbitant interest amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor.
28:9 If anyone turns a deaf ear to the law, even his prayers are detestable.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 9 , If anyone turns a deaf ear to the law, even his prayers are detestable.
28:10 He who leads the upright along an evil path will fall into his own trap, but the blameless will receive a good inheritance.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 10 , He who leads the upright along an evil path will fall into his own trap, but the blameless will receive a good inheritance.
28:11 A rich man may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 11 , A rich man may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.
28:12 When the righteous triumph, there is great elation; but when the wicked rise to power, men go into hiding.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 12 , When the righteous triumph, there is great elation; but when the wicked rise to power, men go into hiding.
28:13 He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 13 , He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
28:14 Blessed is the man who always fears the LORD, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 14 , Blessed is the man who always fears the LORD, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
28:15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked man ruling over a helpless people.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 15 , Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked man ruling over a helpless people.
28:16 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment, but he who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long life.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 16 , A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment, but he who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long life.
28:17 A man tormented by the guilt of murder will be a fugitive till death; let no one support him.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 17 , A man tormented by the guilt of murder will be a fugitive till death; let no one support him.
28:18 He whose walk is blameless is kept safe, but he whose ways are perverse will suddenly fall.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 18 , He whose walk is blameless is kept safe, but he whose ways are perverse will suddenly fall.
28:19 He who works his land will have abundant food, but the one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 19 , He who works his land will have abundant food, but the one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
28:20 A faithful man will be richly blessed, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 20 , A faithful man will be richly blessed, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished.
28:21 To show partiality is not good-- yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 21 , To show partiality is not good-- yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
28:22 A stingy man is eager to get rich and is unaware that poverty awaits him.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 22 , A stingy man is eager to get rich and is unaware that poverty awaits him.
28:23 He who rebukes a man will in the end gain more favor than he who has a flattering tongue.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 23 , He who rebukes a man will in the end gain more favor than he who has a flattering tongue.
28:24 He who robs his father or mother and says, 'It's not wrong'-- he is partner to him who destroys.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 24 , He who robs his father or mother and says, 'It's not wrong'-- he is partner to him who destroys.
28:25 A greedy man stirs up dissension, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 25 , A greedy man stirs up dissension, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
28:26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 26 , He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
28:27 He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but he who closes his eyes to them receives many curses.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 27 , He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but he who closes his eyes to them receives many curses.
28:28 When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding; but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive.
The NIV Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 28 , When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding; but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive.
