Thematic Bible

Proverbs 28:1

The wicked flee when no man pursues, but the righteous are bold as a young lion.

Proverbs 28:2

By the rebellion of the land, many are its princes, but by the man of understanding and wisdom the land shall remain stable.

Proverbs 28:3

A poor man that oppresses the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaves no food.

Proverbs 28:4

Those that forsake the law praise the wicked, but such as keep the law contend with them.

Proverbs 28:5

Evil men do not understand judgment, but those that seek the LORD understand all things.

Proverbs 28:6

Better is the poor that walks in his perfection than he that is perverse in his ways, though he is rich.

Proverbs 28:7

Whosoever keeps the law is a wise son, but he that is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

Proverbs 28:8

He that by usury and unjust gain increases his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

Proverbs 28:9

He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

Proverbs 28:10

Whosoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit, but the perfect shall inherit every good thing.

Proverbs 28:11

The rich man is wise in his own conceit, but the poor that has understanding is wiser than he.

Proverbs 28:12

When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, the sane man hides himself.

Proverbs 28:13

He that covers his sins shall not prosper, but whosoever confesses and forsakes them shall attain mercy.

Proverbs 28:14

Blessed is the man that fears God always, but he that hardens his heart shall fall into evil.

Proverbs 28:15

As a roaring lion and a hungry bear, so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.

Proverbs 28:16

The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor, but he that hates covetousness shall prolong his days.

Proverbs 28:17

A man that does violence to the blood of any person shall flee all the way to the grave, and no one shall sustain him.

Proverbs 28:18

Whosoever walks in integrity shall be saved, but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall into one of them.

Proverbs 28:19

He that tills his land shall be filled with bread, but he that follows after vain persons shall be filled with poverty.

Proverbs 28:20

The man of truth shall abound with blessings, but he that makes haste to be rich shall not be absolved.

Proverbs 28:21

To have respect of persons in judgment is not good; even for a piece of bread, man will transgress.

Proverbs 28:22

He that hastens to be rich has an evil eye and does not consider that poverty shall come upon him.

Proverbs 28:23

He that rebukes a man, afterwards shall find more favour than he that flatters with the tongue.

Proverbs 28:24

Whosoever robs his father or his mother and says, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of the destroyer.

Proverbs 28:25

He that is of a proud heart stirs up strife, but he that puts his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

Proverbs 28:26

He that trusts in his own heart is a fool, but whosoever walks in wisdom, he shall be saved.

Proverbs 28:27

He that gives unto the poor shall never lack, but he that hides his eyes from the poor shall have many a curse.

Proverbs 28:28

When the wicked rise, sane men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous multiply.