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28 : 1 The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion.
28 : 2 By the transgression of a land many are its princes, But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.
28 : 3 A poor man who oppresses the lowly Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.
28 : 4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But those who keep the law strive with them.
28 : 5 Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the LORD understand all things.
28 : 6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than he who is crooked though he be rich.
28 : 7 He who keeps the law is a discerning son, But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.
28 : 8 He who increases his wealth by interest and usury Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.
28 : 9 He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
28 : 10 He who leads the upright astray in an evil way Will himself fall into his own pit, But the blameless will inherit good.
28 : 11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding sees through him.
28 : 12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
28 : 13 He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion.
28 : 14 How blessed is the man who fears always, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
28 : 15 Like a roaring lion and a rushing bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
28 : 16 A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
28 : 17 A man who is laden with the guilt of human blood Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him.
28 : 18 He who walks blamelessly will be delivered, But he who is crooked will fall all at once.
28 : 19 He who tills his land will have plenty of food, But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty.
28 : 20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished.
28 : 21 To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.
28 : 22 A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth And does not know that want will come upon him.
28 : 23 He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor Than he who flatters with the tongue.
28 : 24 He who robs his father or his mother And says, "It is not a transgression," Is the companion of a man who destroys.
28 : 25 An arrogant man stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
28 : 26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will be delivered.
28 : 27 He who gives to the poor will never want, But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses.
28 : 28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.