# Proverbs 28

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###### v1 
The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion. 

###### v2 
In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge. 

###### v3 
A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops. 

###### v4 
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them. 

###### v5 
Evil men don't understand justice; but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully. 

###### v6 
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich. 

###### v7 
Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father. 

###### v8 
He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor. 

###### v9 
He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. 

###### v10 
Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good. 

###### v11 
The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him. 

###### v12 
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. 

###### v13 
He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. 

###### v14 
Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble. 

###### v15 
As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people. 

###### v16 
A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days. 

###### v17 
A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; no one will support him. 

###### v18 
Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly. 

###### v19 
One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty. 

###### v20 
A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished. 

###### v21 
To show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread. 

###### v22 
A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him. 

###### v23 
One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue. 

###### v24 
Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, "It's not wrong," is a partner with a destroyer. 

###### v25 
One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper. 

###### v26 
One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe. 

###### v27 
One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses. 

###### v28 
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.

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