Proverbs 28:1-28 MEV

[1] The wicked flee when no man pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion. [2] Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes; but by a man of understanding and knowledge, it shall be prolonged. [3] A poor man who oppresses the poor is like a sweeping rain that leaves no food. [4] Those who forsake instruction praise the wicked, but such as keep instruction contend with them. [5] Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand all things. [6] Better is the poor who walks in his uprightness than he who is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. [7] Whoever keeps the law is a wise son, but he who is a companion of riotous men shames his father. [8] He who by usury and unjust gain increases his substance will gather it for him who will pity the poor. [9] He who turns away his ear from hearing instruction, even his prayer will be an abomination. [10] Whoever causes the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he himself will fall into his own pit; but the upright will have good things in possession. [11] The rich man is wise in his own conceit, but the poor who has understanding searches him out. [12] When righteous men rejoice, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, a man hides himself. [13] He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy. [14] Happy is the man who always fears, but he who hardens his heart will fall into mischief. [15] As a roaring lion and a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. [16] The prince who lacks understanding is also a great oppressor, but he who hates covetousness will prolong his days. [17] A man burdened with bloodshed of any person will flee until death; let no man help him. [18] Whoever walks uprightly will be saved, but he who is perverse in his ways will fall at once. [19] He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows after vain things will have poverty enough. [20] A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who makes haste to be rich will not be innocent. [21] To show partiality is not good, because for a morsel of bread that man will transgress. [22] He who hastens to be rich has an evil eye, and does not consider that poverty will come upon him. [23] He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward than he who flatters with the tongue. [24] Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, "It is no transgression," the same is the companion of a destroyer. [25] He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, but he who puts his trust in the LORD will prosper. [26] He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but whoever walks wisely will be delivered. [27] He who gives to the poor will not lack, but he who hides his eyes will have many a curse. [28] When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.