Thematic Bible
Proverbs 28:1 (show verse)
The wicked run when no man pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:2 (show verse)
There are many princes after the transgression of a land. But a man of understanding and knowledge remains for a long time.
Proverbs 28:3 (show verse)
A poor man that oppresses the poor is like a sweeping rain that leaves no food.
Proverbs 28:4 (show verse)
They who forsake the law praise the wicked. Those who obey the law oppose them.
Proverbs 28:5 (show verse)
Evil men do not understand justice. Those who seek Jehovah understand all things.
Proverbs 28:6 (show verse)
Better is the poor man who walks in uprightness, than the rich man who is perverse in his ways.
Proverbs 28:7 (show verse)
He who obeys the law is a wise son. But he who is a companion of worthless men shames his father.
Proverbs 28:8 (show verse)
He who becomes wealthy through unfair loans and interest collects them for the one who pitys the poor.
Proverbs 28:9 (show verse)
The prayer of the person who will not listen to the law is disgusting.
Proverbs 28:10 (show verse)
Whoever leads decent people into evil will fall into his own pit. Innocent people will inherit good things.
Proverbs 28:11 (show verse)
A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but the poor who has understanding, sees right through him.
Proverbs 28:12 (show verse)
When righteous people rejoice, there is great glory, but when wicked people rise, people hide themselves.
Proverbs 28:13 (show verse)
The man who covers his sins will not be blessed; but whoever confesses and leaves them will have mercy.
Proverbs 28:14 (show verse)
Blessed is the man reverencing God. He who hardens his heart will fall into trouble.
Proverbs 28:15 (show verse)
Like a roaring lion and a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over the helpless people.
Proverbs 28:16 (show verse)
The ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor. He who hates covetousness will prolong his days.
Proverbs 28:17 (show verse)
A violent and bloodthirsty man will run to the pit; let no man help him.
Proverbs 28:18 (show verse)
Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved: but he who is perverse in his ways will fall at once.
Proverbs 28:19 (show verse)
He who tills his land will have plenty of bread. He who follows after vain persons will have poverty.
Proverbs 28:20 (show verse)
A faithful man will have many blessings. But he who hurries to be rich will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 28:21 (show verse)
It is not good to show partiality for a man will transgress for a piece of bread.
Proverbs 28:22 (show verse)
He who hurries to be rich has an evil eye. He does not think poverty will come to him.
Proverbs 28:23 (show verse)
He who reproves a man later find more favor than he who flatters with the tongue.
Proverbs 28:24 (show verse)
Whoever robs his father or mother, and says: It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a man who destroys.
Proverbs 28:25 (show verse)
The person with a proud heart stirs up discord. The person who trusts Jehovah will prosper.
Proverbs 28:26 (show verse)
He who trusts in his own heart is a fool. He who walks wisely will be delivered.
Proverbs 28:27 (show verse)
He who gives to the poor will not lack. But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.
Proverbs 28:28 (show verse)
When the wicked rise people hide, but when they die, the righteous increase.