Thematic Bible
Proverbs 28:1 (show verse)
The wicked person flees when there is no one pursuing, but the righteous person is as confident as a lion.
Proverbs 28:2 (show verse)
When a country is rebellious it has many princes, but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained.
Proverbs 28:3 (show verse)
A poor person who oppresses the weak is like a driving rain without food.
Proverbs 28:4 (show verse)
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law contend with them.
Proverbs 28:5 (show verse)
Evil people do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand it all.
Proverbs 28:6 (show verse)
A poor person who walks in his integrity is better than one who is perverse in his ways even though he is rich.
Proverbs 28:7 (show verse)
The one who keeps the law is a discerning child, but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents.
Proverbs 28:8 (show verse)
The one who increases his wealth by increasing interest gathers it for someone who is gracious to the needy.
Proverbs 28:9 (show verse)
The one who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
Proverbs 28:10 (show verse)
The one who leads the upright astray in an evil way will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
Proverbs 28:11 (show verse)
A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.
Proverbs 28:12 (show verse)
When the righteous rejoice, great is the glory, but when the wicked rise to power, people are sought out.
Proverbs 28:13 (show verse)
The one who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses them and forsakes them will find mercy.
Proverbs 28:14 (show verse)
Blessed is the one who is always cautious, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into evil.
Proverbs 28:15 (show verse)
Like a roaring lion or a roving bear, so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
Proverbs 28:16 (show verse)
The prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom, but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
Proverbs 28:17 (show verse)
The one who is tormented by the murder of another will flee to the pit; let no one support him.
Proverbs 28:18 (show verse)
The one who walks blamelessly will be delivered, but whoever is perverse in his ways will fall at once.
Proverbs 28:19 (show verse)
The one who works his land will be satisfied with food, but whoever chases daydreams will have his fill of poverty.
Proverbs 28:20 (show verse)
A faithful person will have an abundance of blessings, but the one who hastens to gain riches will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 28:21 (show verse)
To show partiality is terrible, for a person will transgress over the smallest piece of bread.
Proverbs 28:22 (show verse)
The stingy person hastens after riches and does not know that poverty will overtake him.
Proverbs 28:23 (show verse)
The one who reproves another will in the end find more favor than the one who flatters with the tongue.
Proverbs 28:24 (show verse)
The one who robs his father and mother and says, "There is no transgression," is a companion to the one who destroys.
Proverbs 28:25 (show verse)
The greedy person stirs up dissension, but the one who trusts in the Lord will prosper.
Proverbs 28:26 (show verse)
The one who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but the one who walks in wisdom will escape.
Proverbs 28:27 (show verse)
The one who gives to the poor will not lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to them will receive many curses.
Proverbs 28:28 (show verse)
When the wicked gain control, people hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.