book_id: PRO

book: Proverbs

reference: Proverbs 28:1

text: The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.


reference: Proverbs 28:2

text: 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.


reference: Proverbs 28:3

text: A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.


reference: Proverbs 28:4

text: They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.


reference: Proverbs 28:5

text: Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.


reference: Proverbs 28:6

text: Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.


reference: Proverbs 28:7

text: Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.


reference: Proverbs 28:8

text: He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.


reference: Proverbs 28:9

text: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.


reference: Proverbs 28:10

text: 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.


reference: Proverbs 28:11

text: The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.


reference: Proverbs 28:12

text: When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.


reference: Proverbs 28:13

text: He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.


reference: Proverbs 28:14

text: Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.


reference: Proverbs 28:15

text: As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.


reference: Proverbs 28:16

text: The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.


reference: Proverbs 28:17

text: A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.


reference: Proverbs 28:18

text: Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.


reference: Proverbs 28:19

text: He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.


reference: Proverbs 28:20

text: A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.


reference: Proverbs 28:21

text: To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.


reference: Proverbs 28:22

text: He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.


reference: Proverbs 28:23

text: He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.


reference: Proverbs 28:24

text: Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.


reference: Proverbs 28:25

text: He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.


reference: Proverbs 28:26

text: He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.


reference: Proverbs 28:27

text: He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.


reference: Proverbs 28:28

text: When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.