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But the just, like a confident lion, shall be without dread.<p> <A name="3"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>Because of the sins of the land, it has many princes. And because of the wisdom of a man, and the knowledge of those things that are said, the life of the leader shall be prolonged.<p> <A name="4"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>A poor man slandering the poor is like a violent rainstorm in advance of a famine.<p> <A name="5"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>Those who abandon the law praise the impious. Those who guard it are inflamed against him.<p> <A name="6"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>Evil men do not intend judgment. But those who inquire after the Lord turn their souls toward all things.<p> <A name="7"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>Better is the pauper walking in his simplicity, than the rich walking in ways of depravity.<p> <A name="8"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>Whoever keeps the law is a wise son. But whoever feeds gluttons brings shame to his father.<p> <A name="9"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>Whoever piles up riches by usury and profit gathers them for him who will give freely to the poor.<p> <A name="10"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>Whoever turns away his ears from listening to the law: his prayer will be detestable.<p> <A name="11"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>Whoever deceives the just in a malicious way will fall into his own perdition. And the simple shall possess his goods.<p> <A name="12"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>The rich one seems wise to himself. But the poor one, being prudent, shall evaluate him.<p> <A name="13"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>In the exultation of the just, there is great glory. When the impious reign, men are brought to ruin.<p> <A name="14"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>Whoever hides his crimes will not be guided. But whoever will have confessed and abandoned them shall overtake mercy.<p> <A name="15"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>Blessed is the man who is ever fearful. Yet truly, whoever is hardened in mind will fall into evil.<p> <A name="16"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>An impious leader over a poor people is like a roaring lion and a hungry bear.<p> <A name="17"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>A leader destitute of prudence will oppress many through false accusations. But whoever hates avarice shall prolong his days.<p> <A name="18"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>A man who slanders the blood of a life, even if he flees to the pit, no one will tolerate him.<p> <A name="19"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>Whoever walks simply shall be saved. Whoever is perverse in his steps will fall all at once.<p> <A name="20"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>Whoever works his land shall be satisfied with bread. But whoever pursues leisure will be filled with need.<p> <A name="21"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>A faithful man shall be greatly praised. But whoever rushes to become rich will not be innocent.<p> <A name="22"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>Whoever shows favoritism in judgment does not do well; even if it is for a morsel of bread, he forsakes the truth.<p> <A name="23"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>A man who hurries to become rich, and who envies others, does not know that destitution will overwhelm him.<p> <A name="24"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>Whoever corrects a man, afterward he shall find favor with him, more so than he who deceives him with a flattering tongue.<p> <A name="25"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>Whoever takes away anything from his father or mother, and who says, “This is not a sin,” is the associate of a murderer.<p> <A name="26"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>Whoever boasts and enlarges himself stirs up conflicts. Yet truly, whoever trusts in the Lord will be healed.<p> <A name="27"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>Whoever trusts in his own heart is a fool. But whoever treads wisely, the same shall be saved.<p> <A name="28"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>Whoever gives to the poor shall not be in need. Whoever despises his petition will suffer scarcity.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/28-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>When the impious rise up, men will hide themselves. 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