28:1 The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 1 , The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions.
28:2 When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But with wise and knowledgeable leaders, there is stability.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 2 , When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But with wise and knowledgeable leaders, there is stability.
28:3 A poor person who oppresses the poor is like a pounding rain that destroys the crops.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 3 , A poor person who oppresses the poor is like a pounding rain that destroys the crops.
28:4 To reject the law is to praise the wicked; to obey the law is to fight them.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 4 , To reject the law is to praise the wicked; to obey the law is to fight them.
28:5 Evil people don't understand justice, but those who follow the LORD understand completely.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 5 , Evil people don't understand justice, but those who follow the LORD understand completely.
28:6 It is better to be poor and honest than rich and crooked.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 6 , It is better to be poor and honest than rich and crooked.
28:7 Young people who obey the law are wise; those who seek out worthless companions bring shame to their parents.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 7 , Young people who obey the law are wise; those who seek out worthless companions bring shame to their parents.
28:8 A person who makes money by charging interest will lose it. It will end up in the hands of someone who is kind to the poor.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 8 , A person who makes money by charging interest will lose it. It will end up in the hands of someone who is kind to the poor.
28:9 The prayers of a person who ignores the law are despised.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 9 , The prayers of a person who ignores the law are despised.
28:10 Those who lead the upright into sin will fall into their own trap, but the honest will inherit good things.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 10 , Those who lead the upright into sin will fall into their own trap, but the honest will inherit good things.
28:11 Rich people picture themselves as wise, but their real poverty is evident to the poor.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 11 , Rich people picture themselves as wise, but their real poverty is evident to the poor.
28:12 When the godly succeed, everyone is glad. When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 12 , When the godly succeed, everyone is glad. When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.
28:13 People who cover over their sins will not prosper. But if they confess and forsake them, they will receive mercy.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 13 , People who cover over their sins will not prosper. But if they confess and forsake them, they will receive mercy.
28:14 Blessed are those who have a tender conscience, but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 14 , Blessed are those who have a tender conscience, but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble.
28:15 A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor as a lion or bear attacking them.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 15 , A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor as a lion or bear attacking them.
28:16 Only a stupid prince will oppress his people, but a king will have a long reign if he hates dishonesty and bribes.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 16 , Only a stupid prince will oppress his people, but a king will have a long reign if he hates dishonesty and bribes.
28:17 A murderer's tormented conscience will drive him into the grave. Don't protect him!
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 17 , A murderer's tormented conscience will drive him into the grave. Don't protect him!
28:18 The honest will be rescued from harm, but those who are crooked will be destroyed.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 18 , The honest will be rescued from harm, but those who are crooked will be destroyed.
28:19 Hard workers have plenty of food; playing around brings poverty.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 19 , Hard workers have plenty of food; playing around brings poverty.
28:20 The trustworthy will get a rich reward. But the person who wants to get rich quick will only get into trouble.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 20 , The trustworthy will get a rich reward. But the person who wants to get rich quick will only get into trouble.
28:21 Showing partiality is never good, yet some will do wrong for something as small as a piece of bread.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 21 , Showing partiality is never good, yet some will do wrong for something as small as a piece of bread.
28:22 A greedy person tries to get rich quick, but it only leads to poverty.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 22 , A greedy person tries to get rich quick, but it only leads to poverty.
28:23 In the end, people appreciate frankness more than flattery.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 23 , In the end, people appreciate frankness more than flattery.
28:24 Robbing your parents and then saying, 'What's wrong with that?' is as serious as committing murder.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 24 , Robbing your parents and then saying, 'What's wrong with that?' is as serious as committing murder.
28:25 Greed causes fighting; trusting the LORD leads to prosperity.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 25 , Greed causes fighting; trusting the LORD leads to prosperity.
28:26 Trusting oneself is foolish, but those who walk in wisdom are safe.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 26 , Trusting oneself is foolish, but those who walk in wisdom are safe.
28:27 Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing. But a curse will come upon those who close their eyes to poverty.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 27 , Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing. But a curse will come upon those who close their eyes to poverty.
28:28 When the wicked take charge, people hide. When the wicked meet disaster, the godly multiply.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 28 , Verse 28 , When the wicked take charge, people hide. When the wicked meet disaster, the godly multiply.
