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Proverbs

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Chapter 28

¹The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion. ²When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability will long continue. ³A poor man who oppresses the poor is a sweeping rain that leaves no food. ⁴Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law strive against them. ⁵Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand everything. ⁶Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways. ⁷The one who keeps the law is a discerning son, but a companion of gluttons shames his father. ⁸Whoever multiplies his wealth by interest and profit gathers it for him who is generous to the poor. ⁹If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. ¹⁰Whoever misleads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit good. ¹¹A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out. ¹²When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, people hide themselves. ¹³Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. ¹⁴Blessed is the one who fears the LORD always, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity. ¹⁵Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a poor people. ¹⁶An oppressive ruler lacks understanding, but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days. ¹⁷If a man is burdened with the blood of another, he will be a fugitive until death; let no one aid him. ¹⁸Whoever walks in integrity will be delivered, but he who is crooked in his ways will suddenly fall. ¹⁹Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty. ²⁰A faithful man will abound with blessings, but whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished. ²¹To show partiality is not good, but for a piece of bread a man will transgress. ²²A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty will overtake him. ²³Whoever rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than he who flatters with his tongue. ²⁴Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, “That is no transgression,” is a companion to a destroyer. ²⁵A greedy man stirs up strife, but whoever trusts in the LORD will be enriched. ²⁶Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered. ²⁷Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse. ²⁸When the wicked rise, people hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.