Thematic Bible
Proverbs 28:1 (show verse)
The ungodly fleeth, no man chasing him; but the righteous standeth stiff as a lion.
Proverbs 28:2 (show verse)
Because of sin the land doth oft change her prince; but through men of understanding and wisdom a realm endureth long.
Proverbs 28:3 (show verse)
One poor man oppressing another by violence, is like a continual rain that destroyeth the fruit.
Proverbs 28:4 (show verse)
They that forsake the law, praise the ungodly; but such as keep the law, abhor them.
Proverbs 28:5 (show verse)
Wicked men discern not the thing that is right, but they that seek after the LORD, discuss all things.
Proverbs 28:6 (show verse)
A poor man leading a godly life, is better than the rich that goeth in froward ways.
Proverbs 28:7 (show verse)
Whoso keepeth the law, is a child of understanding; but he that feedeth riotous men, shameth his father.
Proverbs 28:8 (show verse)
Whoso increaseth his riches by vantage and winning, let him gather them to help the poor withal.
Proverbs 28:9 (show verse)
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, his prayer shall be abhorred.
Proverbs 28:10 (show verse)
Whoso leadeth the righteous in to an evil way, shall fall into his own pit; but the just shall have the good in possession.
Proverbs 28:11 (show verse)
The rich man thinketh himself to be wise; but the poor that hath understanding, can perceive him well enough.
Proverbs 28:12 (show verse)
When righteous men are in prosperity, then doth honour flourish; but when the ungodly come up, the state of men changeth.
Proverbs 28:13 (show verse)
He that hideth his sins, shall not prosper; but who so knowledgeth them and forsaketh them, shall have mercy.
Proverbs 28:14 (show verse)
Well is him that standeth always in awe; as for him that hardeneth his heart, he shall fall into mischief.
Proverbs 28:15 (show verse)
Like as a roaring lion and a hungry bear, even so is an ungodly prince over the poor people.
Proverbs 28:16 (show verse)
Where the prince is without understanding, there is great oppression and wrong; but if he be such one as hateth covetousness, he shall long reign.
Proverbs 28:17 (show verse)
He that by violence sheddeth any man's blood, shall be a renagade unto his grave; and no man shall be able to succor him.
Proverbs 28:18 (show verse)
Whoso leadeth a godly and an innocent life, shall be safe; but he that goeth froward ways, shall once have a fall.
Proverbs 28:19 (show verse)
He that tilleth his land, shall have plenteousness of bread; but he that followeth idleness, shall have poverty enough.
Proverbs 28:20 (show verse)
A faithful man is greatly to be commended, but he that maketh too much haste for to be rich, shall not be unguilty.
Proverbs 28:21 (show verse)
To have respect of persons in judgment is not good: And why? He will do wrong; yea, even for a piece of bread.
Proverbs 28:22 (show verse)
He that will be rich all too soon, hath an evil eye; and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
Proverbs 28:23 (show verse)
He that rebuketh a man, shall find more favour at the last, than he that flattereth him.
Proverbs 28:24 (show verse)
Who so robbeth his father and mother, and sayeth it is no sin; the same is like unto a murderer.
Proverbs 28:25 (show verse)
He that is of a proud stomach, stirreth up strife; but he that putteth his trust in the LORD, shall be well fed.
Proverbs 28:26 (show verse)
He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool; but he that dealeth wisely, shall be safe.
Proverbs 28:27 (show verse)
He that giveth unto the poor, shall not want; but he that turneth away his eyes from such as be in necessity, shall suffer great poverty himself.
Proverbs 28:28 (show verse)
When the ungodly are come up, men are fain to hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.