ProverbsChapter 28

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¹The wicked run away when no one is chasing them.
But those who do right are as brave as a lion. ²When a land rebels, it has many rulers.
But a man with understanding and knowledge keeps order. ³A leader who is poor himself and crushes the poor
is like a pounding rain that leaves no food. ⁴Those who turn away from the law praise the wicked.
But those who keep the law fight against them. ⁵Evil men do not understand justice.
But those who seek the LORD understand it fully. ⁶It is better to be poor and honest
than to be rich and live a twisted life. ⁷A wise son keeps the law.
But a friend of people who eat too much brings shame on his father. ⁸Some people get rich by charging high interest on loans.
They are only saving it up for someone who is kind to the poor. ⁹If someone turns his ear away from hearing the law,
even his prayer is hateful. ¹⁰Whoever leads good people down an evil path
will fall into his own pit.
But the innocent will receive good things. ¹¹A rich man thinks he is wise.
But a poor man with understanding sees right through him. ¹²When those who do right win, there is great glory.
But when the wicked rise up, people hide. ¹³Whoever hides his sins will not do well.
But whoever admits them and turns from them will find mercy. ¹⁴Blessed is the man who always fears God.
But whoever makes his heart hard falls into trouble. ¹⁵A wicked ruler over helpless people
is like a roaring lion or a charging bear. ¹⁶A leader with no good sense is also very cruel to his people.
But whoever hates money gained by cheating will live a long life. ¹⁷A man who carries the guilt of murder
will run away into the Pit.
Let no one help him. ¹⁸Whoever lives an honest life will be kept safe.
But whoever lives a twisted life will suddenly fall. ¹⁹The one who works his land will have plenty of food.
But whoever chases empty dreams will have plenty of being poor. ²⁰A faithful man will have many blessings.
But someone in a hurry to get rich will not escape punishment. ²¹It is not good to take sides.
Yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread. ²²A stingy man rushes after riches.
He doesn't know that being poor is waiting for him. ²³Whoever corrects a man will be liked more in the end
than someone who flatters with his tongue. ²⁴Someone may rob his father or mother and say, "It's not wrong."
He is a partner of the man who destroys. ²⁵A greedy man stirs up fights.
But whoever trusts in the LORD will do well. ²⁶Whoever trusts in himself is a fool.
But whoever lives wisely will be safe. ²⁷Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need.
But whoever closes his eyes to them will get many curses. ²⁸When the wicked take power, people hide.
But when the wicked die, those who do right grow strong.