Proverbs 28:1-28 NASB

Proverbs 28:1-28 NASB [1] The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion. [2] Due to a wrongdoing of a land its leaders are many, But by a person of understanding and knowledge, so it endures. [3] A poor man who oppresses the helpless Is like a driving rain which leaves no food. [4] Those who abandon the Law praise the wicked, But those who keep the Law strive against them. [5] Evil people do not understand justice, But those who seek the Lord understand everything. [6] Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity, Than a person who is crooked, though he is rich. [7] He who keeps the Law is a discerning son, But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father. [8] One who increases his wealth by interest of any kind, Collects it for one who is gracious to the poor. [9] One who turns his ear away from listening to the Law, Even his prayer is an abomination. [10] One who leads the upright astray in an evil way Will himself fall into his own pit, But the blameless will inherit good. [11] The rich person is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding sees through him. [12] When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, But when the wicked rise, people hide themselves. [13] One who conceals his wrongdoings will not prosper, But one who confesses and abandons them will find compassion. [14] How blessed is the person who fears always, But one who hardens his heart will fall into disaster. [15] Like a roaring lion and a rushing bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people. [16] A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, But a person who hates unjust gain will prolong his days. [17] A person who is burdened with the guilt of human blood Will be a fugitive until death; no one is to support him! [18] One who walks blamelessly will receive help, But one who is crooked will fall all at once. [19] One who works his land will have plenty of food, But one who follows empty pursuits will have plenty of poverty. [20] A faithful person will abound with blessings, But one who hurries to be rich will not go unpunished. [21] To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will do wrong. [22] A person with an evil eye hurries after wealth And does not know that poverty will come upon him. [23] One who rebukes a person will afterward find more favor Than one who flatters with the tongue. [24] He who robs his father or his mother And says, “There is no wrong done,” Is the companion of a person who destroys. [25] An arrogant person stirs up strife, But one who trusts in the Lord will prosper. [26] One who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But one who walks wisely will flee to safety. [27] One who gives to the poor will never lack anything, But one who shuts his eyes will have many curses. [28] When the wicked rise, people hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.

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