Proverbs 28

1The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.Cross-references: Ex 11:8 · Lev 26:17 · Lev 26:36 · Deut 28:7 · Deut 28:25 · 2Ki 7:6 · +13 more

2In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.Cross-references: Gen 45:5 · 1Ki 15:25 · 1Ki 15:28 · 1Ki 16:8 · 2Ki 15:8 · 2Chr 32:20 · +7 more

3A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.Cross-references: Matt 18:28

4Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them.Cross-references: 1Sam 15:14 · 1Sam 22:14 · 1Sam 23:19 · 1Ki 18:18 · 1Ki 18:21 · 1Ki 20:41 · +25 more

5Evil men don’t understand justice; but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.Cross-references: Ps 25:14 · Ps 92:6 · Ps 119:100 · Prov 15:24 · Prov 24:7 · Jer 4:22 · +6 more

6Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.Cross-references: Prov 16:8 · Prov 19:1 · Prov 19:22 · Prov 28:18 · Luke 16:19 · Acts 24:24

7Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.Cross-references: Prov 2:1 · Prov 3:1 · Prov 19:26 · Prov 23:19 · Prov 28:24 · Prov 29:3 · +4 more

8He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.Cross-references: Ex 22:25 · Lev 25:36 · 2Sam 12:6 · Job 27:16 · Prov 13:22 · Prov 14:31 · +5 more

9He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.Cross-references: Ps 66:18 · Ps 109:7 · Prov 15:8 · Prov 21:13 · Isa 1:15 · Isa 58:7 · +3 more

10Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.Cross-references: Num 31:15 · Deut 7:12 · 1Sam 26:19 · Ps 7:15 · Ps 9:15 · Ps 37:11 · +16 more

11The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.Cross-references: Job 32:9 · Prov 18:11 · Prov 18:17 · Prov 19:1 · Prov 23:4 · Prov 26:5 · +10 more

12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.Cross-references: 1Sam 24:11 · 1Ki 17:3 · 1Ki 18:13 · 1Ki 19:3 · 1Chr 15:25 · 1Chr 16:7 · +14 more

13He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.Cross-references: Gen 3:12 · Gen 4:9 · Ex 10:16 · Lev 26:40 · 1Sam 15:13 · 1Sam 15:24 · +18 more

14Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.Cross-references: Ex 7:22 · Ex 14:23 · Job 9:4 · Ps 2:11 · Ps 16:8 · Ps 95:8 · +9 more

15As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.Cross-references: Ex 1:14 · Ex 1:22 · 1Sam 22:17 · 2Ki 2:24 · 2Ki 15:16 · 2Ki 21:16 · +8 more

16A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.Cross-references: Ex 18:21 · 1Ki 12:10 · 1Ki 12:14 · Neh 5:15 · Eccl 4:1 · Isa 3:12 · +3 more

17A man who is tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death. No one will support him.Cross-references: Gen 9:6 · Ex 21:14 · Num 35:14 · 1Ki 21:19 · 1Ki 21:23 · 2Ki 9:26 · +3 more

18Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.Cross-references: Num 22:32 · Ps 25:21 · Ps 26:11 · Ps 73:18 · Ps 84:11 · Ps 125:5 · +8 more

19One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.Cross-references: Judg 9:4 · Prov 12:11 · Prov 13:20 · Prov 14:4 · Prov 23:20 · Prov 27:23 · +1 more

20A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.Cross-references: 1Sam 22:14 · 2Ki 5:20 · Neh 7:2 · Ps 101:6 · Ps 112:4 · Prov 10:6 · +13 more

21To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.Cross-references: Ex 23:2 · Ex 23:8 · Prov 18:5 · Prov 24:23 · Ezek 13:19 · Hos 4:18 · +4 more

22A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.Cross-references: Gen 13:10 · Gen 19:17 · Job 20:18 · Job 27:16 · Prov 23:6 · Prov 28:20 · +3 more

23One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.Cross-references: 2Sam 12:7 · 1Ki 1:23 · 1Ki 1:32 · Ps 141:5 · Prov 27:5 · Prov 29:5 · +3 more

24Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, “It’s not wrong,” is a partner with a destroyer.Cross-references: Judg 17:2 · Prov 13:20 · Prov 18:9 · Prov 19:26 · Prov 28:7 · Matt 15:4

25One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.Cross-references: Ps 84:12 · Prov 10:12 · Prov 11:25 · Prov 13:4 · Prov 13:10 · Prov 15:18 · +8 more

26One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.Cross-references: 2Ki 8:13 · Job 28:28 · Prov 3:5 · Jer 17:9 · Mark 7:21 · Mark 14:27 · +4 more

27One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.Cross-references: Deut 15:7 · Deut 15:10 · Ps 41:1 · Ps 112:5 · Prov 11:24 · Prov 11:26 · +6 more

28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.Cross-references: Esth 8:17 · Job 24:4 · Prov 28:12 · Prov 29:2 · Acts 12:23