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)
Because of the transgression of a land, many are its rulers; but it is prolonged by a man of discernment who knows right.
Proverbs 28:3 (show verse)
A poor man who crushes the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaves no food.
Proverbs 28:4 (show verse)
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law plead against them.
Proverbs 28:5 (show verse)
Evil men do not understand judgment; but those who seek Jehovah understand all things.
Proverbs 28:6 (show verse)
Better is the poor who walks in his uprightness than he who is perverse in his ways, though he is rich.
Proverbs 28:7 (show verse)
Whoever keeps the law is a wise son, but a companion of gluttons shames his father.
Proverbs 28:8 (show verse)
He who increases his wealth by interest and unjust gain, he shall gather it for him who will pity the poor.
Proverbs 28:9 (show verse)
He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is a hateful thing.
Proverbs 28:10 (show verse)
Whoever causes the righteous man to go astray in an evil way, he himself shall fall into his own pit; but the upright shall inherit good.
Proverbs 28:11 (show verse)
The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding searches him out.
Proverbs 28:12 (show verse)
When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
Proverbs 28:13 (show verse)
He who covers his sins shall not be blessed; but whoever confesses and leaves them shall have mercy.
Proverbs 28:14 (show verse)
Blessed is the man dreading God, but he who hardens his heart shall fall into mischief.
Proverbs 28:15 (show verse)
Like a roaring lion and a ranging bear, so is a wicked ruler over the helpless people.
Proverbs 28:16 (show verse)
A ruler lacking understanding even adds oppressions; he who hates unjust gain shall prolong his days.
Proverbs 28:17 (show verse)
A man who is pressed down with the blood of a soul shall flee to the pit; do not let them uphold him.
Proverbs 28:18 (show verse)
Whoever walks uprightly shall be saved; 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 pursuing vanities shall have poverty enough.
Proverbs 28:20 (show verse)
A faithful man shall overflow with blessings, but he who makes haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
Proverbs 28:21 (show verse)
To have respect of persons is not good; yea, for a piece of bread a man will transgress.
Proverbs 28:22 (show verse)
He who hastens to be rich has an evil eye, and does not know that poverty will come upon him.
Proverbs 28:23 (show verse)
He who rebukes a man shall afterwards find more favor than he who flatters with the tongue.
Proverbs 28:24 (show verse)
Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, It is no sin; he shall be a companion to a destroyer.
Proverbs 28:25 (show verse)
He who is of a proud heart stirs up fighting; but he who puts his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.
Proverbs 28:26 (show verse)
He who trusts in his own heart is a fool; but whoever 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, a man hides himself, but when they perish, the righteous increase.