1901 American Standard Version (ASV)

Proverbs 28

General observations of impiety and religious integrity.

 28:1 ¶ The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.

 28:2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged.

 28:3 A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is [like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

 28:4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.

 28:5 Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.

 28:6 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in [his] ways, though he be rich.

 28:7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.

 28:8 He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

 28:9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

 28:10 Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.

 28:11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

 28:12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

 28:13 He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

 28:14 Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

 28:15 [As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, [So is] a wicked ruler over a poor people.

 28:16 The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; [But] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

 28:17 A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.

 28:18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in [his] ways shall fall at once.

 28:19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough.

 28:20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.

 28:21 To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.

 28:22 he that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.

 28:23 He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.

 28:24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer.

 28:25 He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

 28:26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

 28:27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

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