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Themes in Proverbs 28
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Themes in Proverbs 28

Proverbs 28:1

The wicked flee when no one is pursuing,
But the righteous are bold as a lion.

Proverbs 28:2

By the transgression of a land many are its princes,
But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.

Proverbs 28:3

A poor man who oppresses the lowly
Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.

Proverbs 28:4

Those who forsake the law praise the wicked,
But those who keep the law strive with them.

Proverbs 28:5

Evil men do not understand justice,
But those who seek the Lord understand all things.

Proverbs 28:6

Better is the poor who walks in his integrity
Than he who is crooked though he be rich.

Proverbs 28:7

He who keeps the law is a discerning son,
But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.

Proverbs 28:8

He who increases his wealth by interest and usury
Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.

Proverbs 28:9

He who turns away his ear from listening to the law,
Even his prayer is an abomination.

Proverbs 28:10

He who leads the upright astray in an evil way
Will himself fall into his own pit,
But the blameless will inherit good.

Proverbs 28:11

The rich man is wise in his own eyes,
But the poor who has understanding sees through him.

Proverbs 28:12

When the righteous triumph, there is great glory,
But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

Proverbs 28:13

He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion.

Proverbs 28:14

How blessed is the man who fears always,
But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

Proverbs 28:15

Like a roaring lion and a rushing bear
Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

Proverbs 28:16

A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding,
But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

Proverbs 28:17

A man who is laden with the guilt of human blood
Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him.

Proverbs 28:18

He who walks blamelessly will be delivered,
But he who is crooked will fall all at once.

Proverbs 28:19

He who tills his land will have plenty of food,
But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty.

Proverbs 28:20

A faithful man will abound with blessings,
But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished.

Proverbs 28:21

To show partiality is not good,
Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.

Proverbs 28:22

A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth
And does not know that want will come upon him.

Proverbs 28:23

He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor
Than he who flatters with the tongue.

Proverbs 28:24

He who robs his father or his mother
And says, “It is not a transgression,”
Is the companion of a man who destroys.

Proverbs 28:25

An arrogant man stirs up strife,
But he who trusts in the Lord will prosper.

Proverbs 28:26

He who trusts in his own heart is a fool,
But he who walks wisely will be delivered.

Proverbs 28:27

He who gives to the poor will never want,
But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses.

Proverbs 28:28

When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;
But when they perish, the righteous increase.
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