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But the righteous are bold as a lion.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof'shall be prolonged.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear,'so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons'shall have poverty enough.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>he that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.</p></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">American Standard Version, 1901<br /><br /><a href="//bereanbible.com">Section Headings Courtesy BereanBible.com<br />© 2013, 2014 Used by Permission</a><span class="p"><br /><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/">Bible Hub</a></div></div></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="../proverbs/27.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Proverbs 27"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Proverbs 27" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="../proverbs/29.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Proverbs 29"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Proverbs 29" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="rightbox"><div class="padright"><div id="pic"><iframe width="100%" height="860" scrolling="no" src="//biblescan.com/mpad/proverbs/28-1.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></div></div><div id="rightbox4"><div class="padright2"><div id="spons1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td class="sp1"><iframe src="//biblemenus.com/adframe120.htm" width="122" height="602" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /><br /></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <div align="center"><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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