Proverbs 28 | WEB Bible Study

Proverbs 28:1 (WEB)
The wicked flee when no one pursues; But the righteous are as bold as a lion.

Proverbs 28:2 (WEB)
In rebellion, a land has many rulers, But order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.

Proverbs 28:3 (WEB)
A needy man who oppresses the poor Is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.

Proverbs 28:4 (WEB)
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; But those who keep the law contend with them.

Proverbs 28:5 (WEB)
Evil men don't understand justice; But those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.

Proverbs 28:6 (WEB)
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, Than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

Proverbs 28:7 (WEB)
Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; But he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

Proverbs 28:8 (WEB)
He who increases his wealth by excessive interest Gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

Proverbs 28:9 (WEB)
He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

Proverbs 28:10 (WEB)
Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, He will fall into his own trap; But the blameless will inherit good.

Proverbs 28:11 (WEB)
The rich man is wise in his own eyes; But the poor who has understanding sees through him.

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

Proverbs 28:13 (WEB)
He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, But whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

Proverbs 28:14 (WEB)
Blessed is the man who always fears; But one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

Proverbs 28:15 (WEB)
As a roaring lion or a charging bear, So is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

Proverbs 28:16 (WEB)
A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

Proverbs 28:17 (WEB)
A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; No one will support him.

Proverbs 28:18 (WEB)
Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; But one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.

Proverbs 28:19 (WEB)
One who works his land will have an abundance of food; But one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

Proverbs 28:20 (WEB)
A faithful man is rich with blessings; But one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

Proverbs 28:21 (WEB)
To show partiality is not good; Yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.

Proverbs 28:22 (WEB)
A stingy man hurries after riches, And doesn't know that poverty waits for him.

Proverbs 28:23 (WEB)
One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor Than one who flatters with the tongue.

Proverbs 28:24 (WEB)
Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, "It's not wrong." He is a partner with a destroyer.

Proverbs 28:25 (WEB)
One who is greedy stirs up strife; But one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.

Proverbs 28:26 (WEB)
One who trusts in himself is a fool; But one who walks in wisdom, he is kept safe.

Proverbs 28:27 (WEB)
One who gives to the poor has no lack; But one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

Proverbs 28:28 (WEB)
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous thrive.

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