Proverbs 28:1-28 CSB

[1] The wicked flee when no one is pursuing them, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. [2] When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers, but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures. [3] A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food. [4] Those who reject the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law pit themselves against them. [5] The evil do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand everything. [6] Better the poor person who lives with integrity than the rich one who distorts right and wrong. [7] A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father. [8] Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest collects it for one who is kind to the poor. [9] Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law- even his prayer is detestable. [10] The one who leads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good. [11] A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a poor one who has discernment sees through him. [12] When the righteous triumph, there is great rejoicing, but when the wicked come to power, people hide. [13] The one who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy. [14] Happy is the one who is always reverent, but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble. [15] A wicked ruler over a helpless people is like a roaring lion or a charging bear. [16] A leader who lacks understanding is very oppressive, but one who hates dishonest profit prolongs his life. [17] Someone burdened by bloodguilt will be a fugitive until death. Let no one help him. [18] The one who lives with integrity will be helped, but one who distorts right and wrong will suddenly fall. [19] The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty. [20] A faithful person will have many blessings, but one in a hurry to get rich will not go unpunished. [21] It is not good to show partiality- yet even a courageous person may sin for a piece of bread. [22] A greedy one is in a hurry for wealth; he doesn't know that poverty will come to him. [23] One who rebukes a person will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue. [24] The one who robs his father or mother and says, "That's no sin," is a companion to a person who destroys. [25] A greedy person stirs up conflict, but whoever trusts in the LORD will prosper. [26] The one who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe. [27] The one who gives to the poor will not be in need, but one who turns his eyes away will receive many curses. [28] When the wicked come to power, people hide, but when they are destroyed, the righteous flourish.