Thematic Bible
Proverbs 28:1 (show verse)
The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Boldness » Of the righteous
Boldness » Who is bold
holy Boldness » A characteristic of saints
Character » Of the wicked » Fearful
Character » Of saints » Bold
Character of saints » Bold
Character of the wicked » Fearful
Conscience » Guilty
Courage » Scriptures relating to
Government » How states fall and how states are prolonged
Lions » Illustrative » Of boldness of saints
Nations » How states fall and how states are prolonged
Righteous » Compared with » Lions
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are bold as a lion
compared to Saints » Lions
Transgression » The reward for transgression
The wicked » Contrasted with the righteous
Wickedness » Contrasted with the righteous
Boldness » Who is bold
holy Boldness » A characteristic of saints
Character » Of the wicked » Fearful
Character » Of saints » Bold
Character of saints » Bold
Character of the wicked » Fearful
Conscience » Guilty
Courage » Scriptures relating to
Government » How states fall and how states are prolonged
Lions » Illustrative » Of boldness of saints
Nations » How states fall and how states are prolonged
Righteous » Compared with » Lions
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are bold as a lion
compared to Saints » Lions
Transgression » The reward for transgression
The wicked » Contrasted with the righteous
Wickedness » Contrasted with the righteous
Proverbs 28:2 (show verse)
In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
Proverbs 28:3 (show verse)
A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.
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 men don't understand justice; but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.
Proverbs 28:6 (show verse)
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.
Proverbs 28:7 (show verse)
Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Children who enter into, bring shame upon their parents
Children » Who is a child that causes shame
Children » Who is a wise child
Good Children » Observe the law of God
Company » The companion of riotous men
Evil » Associations » Results of » Parental shame
Excess » Excess, general references to
Home » parental love » Parental feelings and emotions » Sorrow
Intemperance » Examples of » Excess, general references to
Keep » The law
Law » Bondage of » Keeping of encouraged
Parents » Prayers » Sorrow
Shame » Who causes shame
Sorrow » Godly » Parents
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » Excess, general references to
The bible » The law part of » Keeping of encouraged
Children » Who is a child that causes shame
Children » Who is a wise child
Good Children » Observe the law of God
Company » The companion of riotous men
Evil » Associations » Results of » Parental shame
Excess » Excess, general references to
Home » parental love » Parental feelings and emotions » Sorrow
Intemperance » Examples of » Excess, general references to
Keep » The law
Law » Bondage of » Keeping of encouraged
Parents » Prayers » Sorrow
Shame » Who causes shame
Sorrow » Godly » Parents
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » Excess, general references to
The bible » The law part of » Keeping of encouraged
Proverbs 28:8 (show verse)
He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
Proverbs 28:9 (show verse)
He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
ears » Of the wicked » Turned away from God's law
Hearing » Those that do not hear the law
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Despising the law
Prayer » Whose prayer shall be an abomination
Prayer, answers to » Denied to those who » Hear not the law
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Despising the law
Hearing » Those that do not hear the law
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Despising the law
Prayer » Whose prayer shall be an abomination
Prayer, answers to » Denied to those who » Hear not the law
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Despising the law
Proverbs 28:10 (show verse)
Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.
Proverbs 28:11 (show verse)
The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
Proverbs 28:12 (show verse)
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
Proverbs 28:13 (show verse)
He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
Concealment of sin » The attempt to hide sin from God
Confession » Those that confess their sins
Confession of sin » Encouraged
Confession of sin » Promises to
Confession of sin » Should be accompanied with » Forsaking sin
Error » Definition of » To be forsaken
Forsaking » Those that forsake sin
Mercy » Who shall have mercy
God's Mercy » Manifested » To repentant sinners
Prosperity » Who shall not prosper
Repentance » Conviction of sin necessary to
Sin » Confession of » Encouraged
Sin » Excuses offered for » To be forsaken
Sin » Concealment of
Sin » Should be » Confessed
Sin » Guilt of concerning
Sin » Those that cover sin
Transgression » Sin, definition of » To be forsaken
Confession » Those that confess their sins
Confession of sin » Encouraged
Confession of sin » Promises to
Confession of sin » Should be accompanied with » Forsaking sin
Error » Definition of » To be forsaken
Forsaking » Those that forsake sin
Mercy » Who shall have mercy
God's Mercy » Manifested » To repentant sinners
Prosperity » Who shall not prosper
Repentance » Conviction of sin necessary to
Sin » Confession of » Encouraged
Sin » Excuses offered for » To be forsaken
Sin » Concealment of
Sin » Should be » Confessed
Sin » Guilt of concerning
Sin » Those that cover sin
Transgression » Sin, definition of » To be forsaken
Proverbs 28:14 (show verse)
Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
Proverbs 28:15 (show verse)
As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
Proverbs 28:16 (show verse)
A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
Proverbs 28:17 (show verse)
A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; no one will support him.
Proverbs 28:18 (show verse)
Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.
Proverbs 28:19 (show verse)
One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
Agriculture or husbandry » Requires » Diligence in, abundantly recompensed
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Evil consequences of
Following » Those that follow vain people
Labor » Those that labor
The poor » Condition of, often results from » Bad company
Poverty » Who will end up in poverty
Poverty » Contributing causes of sinful » Evil associations
Vanity » Following those given to, leads to poverty
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Evil consequences of
Following » Those that follow vain people
Labor » Those that labor
The poor » Condition of, often results from » Bad company
Poverty » Who will end up in poverty
Poverty » Contributing causes of sinful » Evil associations
Vanity » Following those given to, leads to poverty
Proverbs 28:20 (show verse)
A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
the Blessed » The faithful
Covetousness » Leads to » Injustice and oppression
Faith/faithfulness » The faithful
Faithfulness » Blessedness of
Haste » Those that are hasty
Riches » They who covet » Use unlawful means to acquire
earthly Riches » The perils of » Endanger integrity
Temptation » Comes from » Covetousness
earthly Treasures » The perils of » Endanger integrity
Wealth » Those that rush to be rich
Covetousness » Leads to » Injustice and oppression
Faith/faithfulness » The faithful
Faithfulness » Blessedness of
Haste » Those that are hasty
Riches » They who covet » Use unlawful means to acquire
earthly Riches » The perils of » Endanger integrity
Temptation » Comes from » Covetousness
earthly Treasures » The perils of » Endanger integrity
Wealth » Those that rush to be rich
Proverbs 28:21 (show verse)
To show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
Proverbs 28:22 (show verse)
A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him.
Proverbs 28:23 (show verse)
One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.
Proverbs 28:24 (show verse)
Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, "It's not wrong." He is a partner with a destroyer.
Proverbs 28:25 (show verse)
One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.
Proverbs 28:26 (show verse)
One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
false Confidence » Self-confidence, an element of insecurity » The danger of
Deliverance » Who shall be delivered
false Confidence » In self
Foolishness » Who is a fool
Fools » Characteristics of » Self-confidence
Fools » Trust to their own hearts
Heart » Those that trust in their own heart
The Heart » He that trusteth in, is a fool
Trust » Of the wicked » Is in their own heart
Trust » Those that trust in their own heart
false Trusts » General references to
FALSE » Trusts » General references to
Deliverance » Who shall be delivered
false Confidence » In self
Foolishness » Who is a fool
Fools » Characteristics of » Self-confidence
Fools » Trust to their own hearts
Heart » Those that trust in their own heart
The Heart » He that trusteth in, is a fool
Trust » Of the wicked » Is in their own heart
Trust » Those that trust in their own heart
false Trusts » General references to
FALSE » Trusts » General references to
Proverbs 28:27 (show verse)
One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
Proverbs 28:28 (show verse)
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.