# Proverbs 28 [[Proverbs 27|←]] • [[Proverbs 29|→]] --- ### 1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. ### 2 For the transgression of a land many the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding knowledge the state shall be prolonged. ### 3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. ### 4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. ### 5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the Lord understand all ### 6 Better the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than perverse ways, though he rich. ### 7 Whoso keepeth the law a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous shameth his father. ### 8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. ### 9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer abomination. ### 10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good in possession. ### 11 The rich man wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. ### 12 When righteous do rejoice, great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. ### 13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh shall have mercy. ### 14 Happy the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. ### 15 a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; a wicked ruler over the poor people. ### 16 The prince that wanteth understanding also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong days. ### 17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. ### 18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but perverse ways shall fall at once. ### 19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain shall have poverty enough. ### 20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. ### 21 To have respect of persons not good: for for a piece of bread man will transgress. ### 22 He that hasteth to be rich an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. ### 23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. ### 24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, no transgression; the same the companion of a destroyer. ### 25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat. ### 26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. ### 27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. ### 28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.