Thematic Bible
Proverbs 28:1 (show verse)
The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:2 (show verse)
When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability will long continue.
Proverbs 28:3 (show verse)
A poor man who oppresses the poor is a beating rain that leaves no food.
Proverbs 28:4 (show verse)
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law strive against them.
Proverbs 28:5 (show verse)
Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it completely.
Proverbs 28:6 (show verse)
Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways.
Proverbs 28:7 (show verse)
The one who keeps the law is a son with understanding, but a companion of gluttons shames his father.
Proverbs 28:8 (show verse)
Whoever multiplies his wealth by interest and profit gathers it for him who is generous to the poor.
Proverbs 28:9 (show verse)
If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
Proverbs 28:10 (show verse)
Whoever misleads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will have a goodly inheritance.
Proverbs 28:11 (show verse)
A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.
Proverbs 28:12 (show verse)
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, people hide themselves.
Proverbs 28:13 (show verse)
Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.
Proverbs 28:14 (show verse)
Blessed is the one who fears the LORD always, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
Proverbs 28:15 (show verse)
Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
Proverbs 28:16 (show verse)
A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
Proverbs 28:17 (show verse)
If one is burdened with the blood of another, he will be a fugitive until death; let no one help him.
Proverbs 28:18 (show verse)
Whoever walks in integrity will be delivered, but he who is crooked in his ways will suddenly fall.
Proverbs 28:19 (show verse)
Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.
Proverbs 28:20 (show verse)
A faithful man will abound with blessings, but whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 28:21 (show verse)
To show partiality is not good, but for a piece of bread a man will do wrong.
Proverbs 28:22 (show verse)
A stingy manhastens after wealth and does not know that poverty will come upon him.
Proverbs 28:23 (show verse)
Whoever rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than he who flatters with his tongue.
Proverbs 28:24 (show verse)
Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, "That is no transgression," is a companion to a man who destroys.
Proverbs 28:25 (show verse)
A greedy man stirs up strife, but the one who trusts in the LORD will be enriched.
Proverbs 28:26 (show verse)
Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.
Proverbs 28:27 (show verse)
Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse.
Proverbs 28:28 (show verse)
When the wicked rise, people hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.