Thematic Bible
Proverbs 28:1 (show verse)
The wicked flee, though no one pursues, but the righteous are bold like a lion.
Proverbs 28:2 (show verse)
When a land transgresses, it gains a succession of leaders, but with an understanding and knowledgeable man, its stability endures.
Proverbs 28:3 (show verse)
A poor man who oppresses the weak is like a rainstorm that destroys all the crops.
Proverbs 28:4 (show verse)
Those who forsake the Law praise the wicked, but whoever keeps it fights them.
Proverbs 28:5 (show verse)
Evil men don't understand justice, but whoever seeks the LORD understands it all.
Proverbs 28:6 (show verse)
It's better to be poor and live a blameless life than to be rich but crooked in one's lifestyle.
Proverbs 28:7 (show verse)
Whoever keeps the Law is a discerning son, but whoever keeps company with gluttons brings shame to his father.
Proverbs 28:8 (show verse)
Whoever gains wealth by charging exorbitant interest collects it for someone who is kind to the poor.
Proverbs 28:9 (show verse)
If someone quits listening to the Law even his prayer is detestable.
Proverbs 28:10 (show verse)
Whoever misleads the upright along an evil way will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
Proverbs 28:11 (show verse)
The rich man may be wise in his own opinion; but a discerning, poor man sees through him.
Proverbs 28:12 (show verse)
When the righteous are victorious, there is great glory, but when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.
Proverbs 28:13 (show verse)
Whoever hides his transgressions will not succeed, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will find mercy.
Proverbs 28:14 (show verse)
Blessed is the man who always fears the LORD, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into disaster.
Proverbs 28:15 (show verse)
A roaring lion and a charging bear that's what a wicked tyrant is over poor people.
Proverbs 28:16 (show verse)
A Commander-in-Chief who is a cruel oppressor lacks understanding, but whoever hates unjust gain will live longer.
Proverbs 28:17 (show verse)
A guilty man tormented by bloodshed will be a lifelong fugitive; let no one support him.
Proverbs 28:18 (show verse)
Whoever lives blamelessly will be delivered, but whoever is perverted will fall without warning.
Proverbs 28:19 (show verse)
Whoever works his farmland will have abundant food, but whoever chases fantasies will become very poor.
Proverbs 28:20 (show verse)
The faithful man will prosper with blessings, but whoever is in a hurry to get rich will not escape punishment.
Proverbs 28:21 (show verse)
To show partiality isn't good, yet for a piece of bread the valiant will transgress.
Proverbs 28:22 (show verse)
The miser is in a hurry to get wealthy, but he isn't aware that poverty will catch up with him.
Proverbs 28:23 (show verse)
Whoever rebukes a man will later on find more favor than someone who flatters with his words.
Proverbs 28:24 (show verse)
Whoever steals from his father or mother but claims, "It's no sin," is a companion to someone who demolishes.
Proverbs 28:25 (show verse)
An arrogant man stirs up dissension, but anyone who trusts in the LORD prospers.
Proverbs 28:26 (show verse)
Whoever trusts in himself is foolish, but whoever lives wisely will be kept safe.
Proverbs 28:27 (show verse)
Whoever gives to the poor will never lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to their poverty will be cursed.
Proverbs 28:28 (show verse)
When the wicked rise to power, people hide themselves, but when the wicked perish, the righteous increase.