Proverbs 28 — JPSTN
28Verse 1The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are secure as a young lion.Verse 2For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding and knowledge established order shall long continue.Verse 3A poor man that oppresseth the weak is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.Verse 4They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as keep the law contend with them.Verse 5Evil men understand not justice; but they that seek the LORD understand all things.Verse 6Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.Verse 7A wise son observeth the teaching; but he that is a companion of gluttonous men shameth his father.Verse 8He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.Verse 9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.Verse 10Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit; but the whole-hearted shall inherit good.Verse 11The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him through.Verse 12When the righteous exult, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men must be sought for.Verse 13He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.Verse 14Happy is the man that feareth alway; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.Verse 15As a roaring lion, and a ravenous bear; so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.Verse 16The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.Verse 17A man that is laden with the blood of any person shall hasten his steps unto the pit; none will support him.Verse 18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved; but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.Verse 19He that tilleth his ground shall have plenty of bread; but he that followeth after vain things shall have poverty enough.Verse 20A faithful man shall abound with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.Verse 21To have respect of persons is not good; for a man will transgress for a piece of bread.Verse 22He that hath an evil eye hasteneth after riches, and knoweth not that want shall come upon him.Verse 23He that rebuketh a man shall in the end find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.Verse 24Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith: 'It is no transgression', the same is the companion of a destroyer.Verse 25He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be abundantly gratified.Verse 26He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall escape.Verse 27He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.Verse 28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.