Proverbs 28

1 The wicked people run away when no one chases them, but righteous people are as bold as a young lion.⋮

2 Because of the transgression of a land, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, it will last a long time.⋮

3 A poor person who oppresses other poor people is like a beating rain that leaves no food.⋮

4 Those who forsake the law praise wicked people, but those who keep the law fight against them.⋮

5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek Yahweh understand everything.⋮

6 It is better for a poor person who walks in his integrity, than for a rich person who is crooked in his ways.⋮

7 He who keeps the law is a son who has understanding, but one who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.⋮

8 The one who makes his fortune by charging too much interest gathers his wealth for another who will have pity on poor people.⋮

9 If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.⋮

10 Whoever misleads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will have a good inheritance.⋮

11 The rich person may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor person who has understanding will find him out.⋮

12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked arise, people are sought out.⋮

13 The one who hides his sins will not prosper, but the one who confesses them and forsakes them will be shown mercy.⋮

14 The one who always lives with reverence is blessed, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into trouble.⋮

15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over poor people.⋮

16 The ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, but the one who hates dishonesty will prolong his days.⋮

17 If a man is guilty because he has shed someone's blood, he will be a fugitive until death and no one will help him.⋮

18 Whoever walks with integrity will be kept safe, but the one whose way is crooked will suddenly fall.⋮

19 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.⋮

20 A faithful man will have great blessings, but the one who gets rich quickly will not go unpunished.⋮

21 It is not good to show partiality, but for a piece of bread a man will do wrong.⋮

22 A stingy man hurries after riches, but he does not know that poverty will come upon him.⋮

23 Whoever disciplines someone, afterward will find more favor from him than from the one who flatters him with his tongue.⋮

24 Whoever robs his father and his mother and says, “That is no sin,” he is the companion of the one who destroys.⋮

25 A greedy man stirs up conflict, but the one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.⋮

26 One who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but whoever walks in wisdom will keep away from danger.⋮

27 The one who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but whoever closes his eyes to them will receive many curses.⋮

28 When the wicked arise, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.⋮