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Proverbs 28

28 verses · King James Version

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