| 28.1 |
The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion. |
| 28.2 |
In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge. |
| 28.3 |
A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops. |
| 28.4 |
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them. |
| 28.5 |
Evil men don’t understand justice; but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully. |
| 28.6 |
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich. |
| 28.7 |
Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father. |
| 28.8 |
He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor. |
| 28.9 |
He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. |
| 28.10 |
Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good. |
| 28.11 |
The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him. |
| 28.12 |
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. |
| 28.13 |
He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. |
| 28.14 |
Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble. |
| 28.15 |
As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people. |
| 28.16 |
A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days. |
| 28.17 |
A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; no one will support him. |
| 28.18 |
Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly. |
| 28.19 |
One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty. |
| 28.20 |
A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished. |
| 28.21 |
To show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread. |
| 28.22 |
A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him. |
| 28.23 |
One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue. |
| 28.24 |
Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, “It’s not wrong.” He is a partner with a destroyer. |
| 28.25 |
One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper. |
| 28.26 |
One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe. |
| 28.27 |
One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses. |
| 28.28 |
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive. |
