<TITLE>Proverbs 28</TITLE><BR>Proverbs 28 <BR>1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.<BR>2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.<BR>3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.<BR>4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.<BR>5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.<BR>6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.<BR>7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.<BR>8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.<BR>9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.<BR>10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.<BR>11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.<BR>12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.<BR>13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.<BR>14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.<BR>15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.<BR>16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.<BR>17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.<BR>18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.<BR>19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.<BR>20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.<BR>21 To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.<BR>22 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.<BR>23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.<BR>24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.<BR>25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.<BR>26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.<BR>27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.<BR>28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.<BR><BR><BR>