Thematic Bible
Proverbs 28:1 (show verse)
A wicked man flees when no man pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:2 (show verse)
For the transgression of a land many are the rulers of it. But by men of understanding [and] knowledge the state shall be prolonged.
Proverbs 28:3 (show verse)
A needy man who oppresses the poor is a sweeping rain which leaves no food.
Proverbs 28:4 (show verse)
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but such as keep the law contend with them.
Proverbs 28:5 (show verse)
Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek LORD understand all things.
Proverbs 28:6 (show verse)
Better is the poor man who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in [his] ways, though he be rich.
Proverbs 28:7 (show verse)
He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
Proverbs 28:8 (show verse)
He who augments his substance by interest and increase, gathers it for him who has pity on the poor.
Proverbs 28:9 (show verse)
He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
Proverbs 28:10 (show verse)
He who causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit. But the perfect shall inherit good.
Proverbs 28:11 (show verse)
The rich man is wise in his own conceit, but a poor man who has understanding searches him out.
Proverbs 28:12 (show verse)
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
Proverbs 28:13 (show verse)
He who covers his transgressions shall not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them shall obtain mercy.
Proverbs 28:14 (show verse)
Happy is the man who fears always, but he who hardens his heart shall fall into mischief.
Proverbs 28:15 (show verse)
A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, [is] a wicked ruler over a poor people.
Proverbs 28:16 (show verse)
The ruler who lacks understanding is also a great oppressor, [but] he who hates covetousness shall prolong his days.
Proverbs 28:17 (show verse)
A man who is laden with the blood of any person shall flee to the pit. Let no man stay him.
Proverbs 28:18 (show verse)
He who walks uprightly shall be delivered, but he who is perverse in [his] ways shall fall at once.
Proverbs 28:19 (show verse)
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who follows after vanity shall have poverty enough.
Proverbs 28:20 (show verse)
A faithful man shall abound with blessings, but he who makes haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
Proverbs 28:21 (show verse)
To have respect of persons is not good, nor that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.
Proverbs 28:22 (show verse)
He who has an evil eye hastens after riches, and does not know that want shall come upon him.
Proverbs 28:23 (show verse)
He who rebukes a man shall afterward find more favor than he who flatters with the tongue.
Proverbs 28:24 (show verse)
He who robs his father or his mother, and says, It is no transgression, the same is the companion of a destroyer.
Proverbs 28:25 (show verse)
He who is of a greedy spirit stirs up strife, but he who puts his trust in LORD shall be made fat.
Proverbs 28:26 (show verse)
He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but he who walks wisely, he shall be delivered.
Proverbs 28:27 (show verse)
He who gives to the poor shall not lack, but he who hides his eyes shall have many a curse.
Proverbs 28:28 (show verse)
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.