<!--more--><div class="scripturelog_navigation"><div> &raquo; <a href="?page_id=1000000">Old Testament</a> &raquo; <a href="?page_id=1017049">Proverbs</a> &raquo; <a href="?page_id=1017873">Chapter 28</a></div><div><span class="scripturelog_navigation_previous"><a href="?page_id=1017845">&laquo; Previous Chapter</a></span> &bull; <span class="scripturelog_navigation_next"><a href="?page_id=1017902">Next Chapter &raquo;</a></span></div></div><p><em>Proverbs of Solomon</em></p><p><em>Proverbs of Solomon Copied by Men of Hezekiah</em></p><ul class="scripturelog_verse_list"><li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017874">1</a>. THE wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017875">2</a>. 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.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017876">3</a>. A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017877">4</a>. They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017878">5</a>. Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017879">6</a>. Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017880">7</a>. Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017881">8</a>. He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017882">9</a>. He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017883">10</a>. 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.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017884">11</a>. The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017885">12</a>. When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017886">13</a>. He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017887">14</a>. Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017888">15</a>. As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017889">16</a>. The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017890">17</a>. A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017891">18</a>. Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017892">19</a>. He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017893">20</a>. A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017894">21</a>. To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017895">22</a>. He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017896">23</a>. He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017897">24</a>. Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017898">25</a>. He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017899">26</a>. He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017900">27</a>. He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.</li>
<li class="scripturelog_verse_list_item"><a href="?page_id=1017901">28</a>. When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.</li>
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