Proverbs 28:15-28 ▼

15 [Like] a roaring lion and a rushing bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

16 A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, [But] he who hates unjust gain will prolong [his] days.

17 A man who is laden with the guilt of human blood Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him.

18 He who walks blamelessly will be delivered, But he who is crooked will fall all at once.

19 He who tills his land will have plenty of food, But he who follows empty [pursuits] will have poverty in plenty.

20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished.

21 To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.

22 A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth And does not know that want will come upon him.

23 He who rebukes a man will afterward find [more] favor Than he who flatters with the tongue.

24 He who robs his father or his mother And says, |It is not a transgression,| Is the companion of a man who destroys.

25 An arrogant man stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will be delivered.

27 He who gives to the poor will never want, But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses.

28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.