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# Proverbs 28

[1](#verse-1) The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

[2](#verse-2) In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.

[3](#verse-3) A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.

[4](#verse-4) Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them.

[5](#verse-5) Evil men don’t understand justice; but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.

[6](#verse-6) Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

[7](#verse-7) Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

[8](#verse-8) He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

[9](#verse-9) He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

[10](#verse-10) Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.

[11](#verse-11) The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

[12](#verse-12) When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

[13](#verse-13) He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

[14](#verse-14) Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

[15](#verse-15) As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

[16](#verse-16) A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

[17](#verse-17) A man who is tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death. No one will support him.

[18](#verse-18) Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.

[19](#verse-19) One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

[20](#verse-20) A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

[21](#verse-21) To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.

[22](#verse-22) A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.

[23](#verse-23) One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.

[24](#verse-24) Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, “It’s not wrong,” is a partner with a destroyer.

[25](#verse-25) One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

[26](#verse-26) One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

[27](#verse-27) One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

[28](#verse-28) When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.

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