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29">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top">Berean Standard Bible</td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/p/bsb/heb/proverbs/28.shtml" style="color:#001320" title="Parallel Chapters"> Par ▾ </a></tr></table></div><div class="chap"><A name="2"></a><p class="hdg">The Boldness of the Righteous<p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-1.htm"><b>1</b></a></span>The wicked flee when no one pursues, <p class="indent2"> but the righteous are as bold as a lion. <A name="3"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>A land in rebellion has many rulers, <p class="indent2"> but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order. <A name="4"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>A destitute leader who oppresses the poor <p class="indent2"> is like a driving rain that leaves no food. <A name="5"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, <p class="indent2"> but those who keep the law resist them. <A name="6"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>Evil men do not understand justice, <p class="indent2"> but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully. <A name="7"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>Better a poor man who walks with integrity <p class="indent2"> than a rich man whose ways are perverse. <A name="8"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>A discerning son keeps the law, <p class="indent2"> but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father. <A name="9"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>He who increases his wealth by interest and usury <p class="indent2"> lays it up for one who is kind to the poor. <A name="10"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, <p class="indent2"> even his prayer is detestable. <A name="11"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, <p class="indent2"> but the blameless will inherit what is good. <A name="12"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>A rich man is wise in his own eyes, <p class="indent2"> but a poor man with discernment sees through him. <A name="13"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, <p class="indent2"> but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. <A name="14"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>He who conceals his sins will not prosper, <p class="indent2"> but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy. <A name="15"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>Blessed is the man who is always reverent,<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">a</a></span> <p class="indent2"> but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble. <A name="16"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>Like a roaring lion or a charging bear <p class="indent2"> is a wicked ruler over a helpless people. <A name="17"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, <p class="indent2"> but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days. <A name="18"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit;<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">b</a></span> <p class="indent2"> let no one support him. <A name="19"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, <p class="indent2"> but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall. <A name="20"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>The one who works his land will have plenty of food, <p class="indent2"> but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty. <A name="21"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>A faithful man will abound with blessings, <p class="indent2"> but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished. <A name="22"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>To show partiality is not good, <p class="indent2"> yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread. <A name="23"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>A stingy man<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">c</a></span> hastens after wealth <p class="indent2"> and does not know that poverty awaits him. <A name="24"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>He who rebukes a man will later find more favor <p class="indent2"> than one who flatters with his tongue. <A name="25"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” <p class="indent2"> is a companion to the man who destroys. <A name="26"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>A greedy man stirs up strife, <p class="indent2"> but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper. <A name="27"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>He who trusts in himself is a fool, <p class="indent2"> but one who walks in wisdom will be safe. <A name="28"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, <p class="indent2"> but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses. <p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; <p class="indent2"> but when they perish, the righteous flourish.</p><A name="fn"></a><div id="fnlink"><br /><br /><b>Footnotes:</b><br><br><span class="fnverse">14</span> <span 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