Thematic Bible
Proverbs 28:1 (show verse)
The wicked flee 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 princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge its state shall be prolonged.
Proverbs 28:3 (show verse)
A poor man that oppresses the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaves no food.
Proverbs 28:4 (show verse)
They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
Proverbs 28:5 (show verse)
Evil men understand not justice: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
Proverbs 28:6 (show verse)
Better is the poor who walks in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Proverbs 28:7 (show verse)
Whosoever keeps the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of gluttonous men shames his father.
Proverbs 28:8 (show verse)
He that by usury and unjust gain increases his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
Proverbs 28:9 (show verse)
He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
Proverbs 28:10 (show verse)
Whosoever causes the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
Proverbs 28:11 (show verse)
The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that has understanding will find him out.
Proverbs 28:12 (show verse)
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
Proverbs 28:13 (show verse)
He that covers his sins shall not prosper: but whosoever confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy.
Proverbs 28:14 (show verse)
Happy is the man that is reverent always: but he that hardens his heart shall fall into calamity.
Proverbs 28:15 (show verse)
As a roaring lion, and a charging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
Proverbs 28:16 (show verse)
The prince that lacks understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hates covetousness shall prolong his days.
Proverbs 28:17 (show verse)
A man that does violence to the blood of any person shall flee to a pit; let no man help him.
Proverbs 28:18 (show verse)
Whosoever walks uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
Proverbs 28:19 (show verse)
He that tills his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that follows after worthless pursuits shall have poverty enough.
Proverbs 28:20 (show verse)
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that makes haste to be rich shall not go unpunished.
Proverbs 28:21 (show verse)
To show partiality is not good: because for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
Proverbs 28:22 (show verse)
He that hastens to be rich has an evil eye, and considers not that poverty shall come upon him.
Proverbs 28:23 (show verse)
He that rebukes a man shall find more favor afterwards than he that flatters with the tongue.
Proverbs 28:24 (show verse)
Whosoever 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 that is of a proud heart stirs up strife: but he that puts his trust in the LORD shall be prospered.
Proverbs 28:26 (show verse)
He that trusts in his own heart is a fool: but whosoever walks wisely, he shall be delivered.
Proverbs 28:27 (show verse)
He that gives unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hides his eyes shall have many a curse.
Proverbs 28:28 (show verse)
When the wicked arise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.