nkjv - 28

nkjv@Proverbs:28:1 @ The wicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous are bold as a lion.

nkjv@Proverbs:28:2 @ Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes; But by a man of understanding and knowledge Right will be prolonged.

nkjv@Proverbs:28:3 @ A poor man who oppresses the poor Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.

nkjv@Proverbs:28:4 @ Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But such as keep the law contend with them.

nkjv@Proverbs:28:5 @ Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the LORD understand all.

nkjv@Proverbs:28:6 @ Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

nkjv@Proverbs:28:7 @ Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son, But a companion of gluttons shames his father.

nkjv@Proverbs:28:8 @ One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.

nkjv@Proverbs:28:9 @ One who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

nkjv@Proverbs:28:10 @ Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, He himself will fall into his own pit; But the blameless will inherit good.

nkjv@Proverbs:28:11 @ The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding searches him out.

nkjv@Proverbs:28:12 @ When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory; But when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.

nkjv@Proverbs:28:13 @ He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.

nkjv@Proverbs:28:14 @ Happy is the man who is always reverent, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

nkjv@Proverbs:28:15 @ Like a roaring lion and a charging bear Is a wicked ruler over poor people.

nkjv@Proverbs:28:16 @ A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor, But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.

nkjv@Proverbs:28:17 @ A man burdened with bloodshed will flee into a pit; Let no one help him.

nkjv@Proverbs:28:18 @ Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved, But he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.

nkjv@Proverbs:28:19 @ He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough!

nkjv@Proverbs:28:20 @ A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.

nkjv@Proverbs:28:21 @ To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.

nkjv@Proverbs:28:22 @ A man with an evil eye hastens after riches, And does not consider that poverty will come upon him.

nkjv@Proverbs:28:23 @ He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward Than he who flatters with the tongue.

nkjv@Proverbs:28:24 @ Whoever robs his father or his mother, And says, "It is no transgression," The same is companion to a destroyer.

nkjv@Proverbs:28:25 @ He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the LORD will be prospered.

nkjv@Proverbs:28:26 @ He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But whoever walks wisely will be delivered.

nkjv@Proverbs:28:27 @ He who gives to the poor will not lack, But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.

nkjv@Proverbs:28:28 @ When the wicked arise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.

Proverbs 28