Chapter
Proverbs 28
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Book 1
Verses 28
| Reference | Verse |
|---|---|
| Proverbs 28:1 | The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. |
| Proverbs 28:2 | For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. |
| Proverbs 28:3 | A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. |
| Proverbs 28:4 | They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. |
| Proverbs 28:5 | Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. |
| Proverbs 28:6 | Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. |
| Proverbs 28:7 | Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. |
| Proverbs 28:8 | He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. |
| Proverbs 28:9 | He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. |
| Proverbs 28:10 | 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 things in possession. |
| Proverbs 28:11 | The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. |
| Proverbs 28:12 | When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. |
| Proverbs 28:13 | He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. |
| Proverbs 28:14 | Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. |
| Proverbs 28:15 | As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. |
| Proverbs 28:16 | The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. |
| Proverbs 28:17 | A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. |
| Proverbs 28:18 | Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. |
| Proverbs 28:19 | He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. |
| Proverbs 28:20 | A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. |
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