CHAPTER
28
1
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
2
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.
3
A poor man that oppresseth the poor is
like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
4
They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend
with them.
5
Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
6
Better is the poor that walketh in
his uprightness, than he that is
perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
7
Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son:
but he that is a companion of riotous men
shameth his father.
8
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it
for him that will pity the poor.
9
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
10
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.
11
The rich man is wise in his own
conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
12
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the
wicked rise, a man is hidden.
13
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh
them shall have mercy.
14
Happy is the man that feareth alway:
but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15
As a roaring lion, and a ranging
bear; so is a wicked ruler over the
poor people.
16
The prince that wanteth understanding is
also a great oppressor: but he that
hateth covetousness shall prolong his
days.
17
A man that doeth violence to the blood of any
person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
18
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he
that is perverse in his ways
shall fall at once.
19
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth
after vain persons shall have poverty
enough.
20
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich
shall not be innocent.
21
To have respect of persons is not
good: for for a piece of bread that
man will transgress.
22
He that hasteth to be rich hath an
evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
23
He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that
flattereth with the tongue.
24
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
25
He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust
in the LORD shall be made fat.
26
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall
be delivered.
27
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall
have many a curse.
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but
when they perish, the righteous increase
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