Read Proverbs 28

World English Bible · 28 verses

1. ¹ The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
2. ² In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
3. ³ A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
4. ⁴ Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
5. ⁵ Evil men don’t understand justice; but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
6. ⁶ Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
7. ⁷ Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
8. ⁸ He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
9. ⁹ He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
10. ¹⁰ Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
11. ¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
12. ¹² When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
13. ¹³ He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
14. ¹⁴ Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
15. ¹⁵ As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
16. ¹⁶ A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
17. ¹⁷ A man who is tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death. No one will support him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
18. ¹⁸ Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
19. ¹⁹ One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
20. ²⁰ A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
21. ²¹ To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
22. ²² A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
23. ²³ One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
24. ²⁴ Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, “It’s not wrong,” is a partner with a destroyer.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
25. ²⁵ One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
26. ²⁶ One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
27. ²⁷ One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
28. ²⁸ When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org