Proverbs 28
lesserot@Proverbs:28:1 @ Every wicked fleeth when no man pursueth; but the righteous are like the confident young lion.
lesserot@Proverbs:28:2 @ When there is transgression in a land, it hath many for its princes; but under a man of understanding and knowledge prosperity will long continue.
lesserot@Proverbs:28:3 @ A poor man that oppresseth the indigent is like a sweeping rain which bringeth no bread.
lesserot@Proverbs:28:4 @ They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as observe the law contend with them.
lesserot@Proverbs:28:5 @ Bad men understand not justice; but they that seek the Lord understand all things.
lesserot@Proverbs:28:6 @ Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
lesserot@Proverbs:28:7 @ Whoso keepeth the law is an intelligent son; but he that is a companion of gluttons bringeth dishonor on his father.
lesserot@Proverbs:28:8 @ He that increaseth his wealth by interest and usury will gather it for him that will be kind to the poor.
lesserot@Proverbs:28:9 @ When one turneth away his ear so as not to listen to the law, even his prayer becometh an abomination.
lesserot@Proverbs:28:10 @ Whoso causeth the upright to go astray on an evil way, will surely fall into his own ditch; but the men of integrity will inherit what is good.
lesserot@Proverbs:28:11 @ The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the indigent that hath understanding can search him through.
lesserot@Proverbs:28:12 @ When the righteous exult, there is great splendor; but when the wicked rise up, a man hath to be sought for.
lesserot@Proverbs:28:13 @ He that concealeth his transgressions will not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them will obtain mercy.
lesserot@Proverbs:28:14 @ Happy is the man that always dreadeth; but he that hardeneth his heart will fall into unhappiness.
lesserot@Proverbs:28:15 @ As a roaring lion, and a greedy bear, so is a wicked ruler over an indigent people.
lesserot@Proverbs:28:16 @ The prince that is void of understanding is also a great oppressor; he that hateth unjust gain will prolong his days.
lesserot@Proverbs:28:17 @ A man oppressed by the load of having shed human blood will flee even to the pit: let no man hold him.
lesserot@Proverbs:28:18 @ Whoso walketh in integrity will be saved; but he that walketh perversely on two paths, will fall on one.
lesserot@Proverbs:28:19 @ He that tilleth his ground will have plenty of bread; but he that runneth after idle persons will have enough of poverty.
lesserot@Proverbs:28:20 @ A faithful man will abound with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich will not go unpunished.
lesserot@Proverbs:28:21 @ To have respect to persons is not good; because even for a piece of bread will a man transgress.
lesserot@Proverbs:28:22 @ He that is eager for wealth is a man of an evil eye, and he knoweth not that want will come upon him.
lesserot@Proverbs:28:23 @ He that reproveth a man after will obtain more grace than he that flattereth with the tongue.
lesserot@Proverbs:28:24 @ Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, it is no transgression,the same is a companion of a destroyer.
lesserot@Proverbs:28:25 @ He that hath an insatiable desire stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord will be abundantly gratified.
lesserot@Proverbs:28:26 @ He that trusteth in his own sense is a fool; but whoso walketh in wisdom, will ever escape.
lesserot@Proverbs:28:27 @ He that giveth unto the poor will not have any want; but he that hideth his eyes will have an abundance of curses.
lesserot@Proverbs:28:28 @ When the wicked rise, men conceal themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.