28:1 The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
28:2 In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
28:3 A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.
28:4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them.
28:5 Evil men dont understand justice; but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.
28:6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.
28:7 Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
28:8 He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
28:9 He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
28:10 Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.
28:11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
28:12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
28:13 He who conceals his sins doesnt prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
28:14 Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
28:15 As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
28:16 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
28:17 A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; no one will support him.
28:18 Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.
28:19 One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
28:20 A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
28:21 To show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
28:22 A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesnt know that poverty waits for him.
28:23 One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.
28:24 Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, Its not wrong. He is a partner with a destroyer.
28:25 One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.
28:26 One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
28:27 One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
28:28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.