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Proverbs 28

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Proverbs 28

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1The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.

2For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understandingandknowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

3A needy man that oppresseth the poor Islikea sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

4They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.

5Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.

6Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse inhisways, though he be rich.

7Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.

8He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

10Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.

11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

13He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

14Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

15Asa roaring lion, and a ranging bear, So isa wicked ruler over a poor people.

16The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; Buthe that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

17A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.

18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

19He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

20A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.

21To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.

22He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.

23He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.

24Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer.

25He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

26He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

27He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.

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Parallel translations · Proverbs 28:1

WEB · World English Bible (2000)

The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.

KJV · King James Version (1611)

The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

ASV · American Standard Version (1901)

The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.

BBE · Bible in Basic English (1949)

The evil man goes running away when no man is after him, but the upright are without fear, like the lion.

YLT · Young's Literal Translation (1862)

The wicked have fled and there is no pursuer. And the righteous as a young lion is confident.

DRA · Douay-Rheims (Challoner) (1752)

The wicked man fleeth, when no man pursueth: but the just, bold as a lion, shall be without dread.

DBY · Darby Bible (1890)

The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are bold as a lion.

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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — verses that illuminate Proverbs 28:1.

  • Leviticus 26:17

    And I will set my face against you, and ye shall be smitten before your enemies: they that hate you shall rule over you; and ye shall flee when none pursueth you.

  • Deuteronomy 28:7

    Jehovah will cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thee: they shall come out against thee one way, and shall flee before thee seven ways.

  • Acts 4:13

    Now when they beheld the boldness of Peter and John, and had perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

  • Daniel 6:10

    And when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house (now his windows were open in his chamber toward Jerusalem); and he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.

  • Psalms 46:2

    Therefore will we not fear, though the earth do change, And though the mountains be shaken into the heart of the seas;

  • 2 Kings 7:6

    For the Lord had made the host of the Syrians to hear a noise of chariots, and a noise of horses, even the noise of a great host: and they said one to another, Lo, the king of Israel hath hired against us the kings of the Hittites, and the kings of the Egyptians, to come upon us.

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"He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy."