Proverbs 28 | ASV Bible Study

Proverbs 28:1 (ASV)
The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.

Proverbs 28:2 (ASV)
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding `and' knowledge the state `thereof' shall be prolonged.

Proverbs 28:3 (ASV)
A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is `like' a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

Proverbs 28:4 (ASV)
They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.

Proverbs 28:5 (ASV)
Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.

Proverbs 28:6 (ASV)
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in `his' ways, though he be rich.

Proverbs 28:7 (ASV)
Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.

Proverbs 28:8 (ASV)
He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

Proverbs 28:9 (ASV)
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

Proverbs 28:10 (ASV)
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.

Proverbs 28:11 (ASV)
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

Proverbs 28:12 (ASV)
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

Proverbs 28:13 (ASV)
He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

Proverbs 28:14 (ASV)
Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

Proverbs 28:15 (ASV)
`As' a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, `So is' a wicked ruler over a poor people.

Proverbs 28:16 (ASV)
The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; `But' he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

Proverbs 28:17 (ASV)
A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.

Proverbs 28:18 (ASV)
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in `his' ways shall fall at once.

Proverbs 28:19 (ASV)
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain `persons' shall have poverty enough.

Proverbs 28:20 (ASV)
A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.

Proverbs 28:21 (ASV)
To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.

Proverbs 28:22 (ASV)
he that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.

Proverbs 28:23 (ASV)
He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.

Proverbs 28:24 (ASV)
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer.

Proverbs 28:25 (ASV)
He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

Proverbs 28:26 (ASV)
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

Proverbs 28:27 (ASV)
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

Proverbs 28:28 (ASV)
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.

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