Proverbs 28
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1The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
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2For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
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3A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
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4They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
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5Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
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6Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
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7Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
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8He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
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9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
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10Whoso 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.
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11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
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12When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
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13He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
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14Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
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15As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
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16The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
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17A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
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18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
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19He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
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20A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
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21To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
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22He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
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23He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
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24Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
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25He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
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26He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
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27He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
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28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
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Cross References
Proverbs 28:1
Deuteronomy 28:7The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten befor...Psalms 53:5There were they in great fear, where no fear was: for God hath scattered the bon...Isaiah 26:3Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he tr...Psalms 27:1The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the streng...Psalms 112:7He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD...
Proverbs 28:2
Genesis 45:5Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither:...1 Kings 16:8¶ In the twenty and sixth year of Asa king of Judah began Elah the son of Baasha...1 Kings 15:28Even in the third year of Asa king of Judah did Baasha slay him, and reigned in...Job 22:28Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the l...2 Kings 15:8¶ In the thirty and eighth year of Azariah king of Judah did Zachariah the son o...
Proverbs 28:3
Proverbs 28:4
Romans 1:32Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy o...Ephesians 5:11And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove...Matthew 14:4For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.Matthew 3:7¶ But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he sa...Psalms 49:18Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou d...
Proverbs 28:5
1 John 2:27But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not...James 1:5If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally,...1 John 2:20But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.Psalms 92:6A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this.John 7:17If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God...
Proverbs 28:6
Proverbs 19:1Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in hi...Proverbs 28:18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shal...Luke 16:19¶ There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and...Proverbs 19:22The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.Proverbs 16:8Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
Proverbs 28:7
1 Peter 4:3For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gen...Proverbs 29:3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlo...Proverbs 3:1My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:Luke 15:13And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his jour...Proverbs 2:1My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
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Proverbs 13:22A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of...Job 27:16Though he heap up silver as the dust, and prepare raiment as the clay;Ecclesiastes 2:26For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy...Leviticus 25:36Take thou no usury of him, or increase: but fear thy God; that thy brother may l...Exodus 22:25¶ If thou lend money to any of my people that is poor by thee, thou shalt not be...
Proverbs 28:9
Psalms 66:18If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:2 Timothy 4:3For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their...Isaiah 1:15And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when y...Zechariah 7:11But they refused to hearken, and pulled away the shoulder, and stopped their ear...Psalms 109:7When he shall be judged, let him be condemned: and let his prayer become sin.
Proverbs 28:10
Proverbs 26:27Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will ret...Galatians 2:4And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to s...Psalms 37:25I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, n...Psalms 7:15He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made.Proverbs 15:6In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicke...
Proverbs 28:11
Proverbs 18:17He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and sea...Proverbs 26:16The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason...Romans 12:16Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to...Ecclesiastes 9:15Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the ci...Proverbs 23:4Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
Proverbs 28:12
Proverbs 29:2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bea...Proverbs 11:10When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked p...Proverbs 28:28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous i...Esther 8:15¶ And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue a...Job 29:11When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witn...
Cross References
Proverbs 28:1
Deuteronomy 28:7The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten befor...Psalms 53:5There were they in great fear, where no fear was: for God hath scattered the bon...Isaiah 26:3Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he tr...Psalms 27:1The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the streng...Psalms 112:7He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD...
Proverbs 28:2
Genesis 45:5Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither:...1 Kings 16:8¶ In the twenty and sixth year of Asa king of Judah began Elah the son of Baasha...1 Kings 15:28Even in the third year of Asa king of Judah did Baasha slay him, and reigned in...Job 22:28Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the l...2 Kings 15:8¶ In the thirty and eighth year of Azariah king of Judah did Zachariah the son o...
Proverbs 28:3
Proverbs 28:4
Romans 1:32Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy o...Ephesians 5:11And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove...Matthew 14:4For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.Matthew 3:7¶ But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he sa...Psalms 49:18Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou d...
Proverbs 28:5
1 John 2:27But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not...James 1:5If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally,...1 John 2:20But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.Psalms 92:6A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this.John 7:17If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God...
Proverbs 28:6
Proverbs 19:1Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in hi...Proverbs 28:18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shal...Luke 16:19¶ There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and...Proverbs 19:22The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.Proverbs 16:8Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
Proverbs 28:7
1 Peter 4:3For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gen...Proverbs 29:3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlo...Proverbs 3:1My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:Luke 15:13And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his jour...Proverbs 2:1My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
Proverbs 28:8
Proverbs 13:22A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of...Job 27:16Though he heap up silver as the dust, and prepare raiment as the clay;Ecclesiastes 2:26For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy...Leviticus 25:36Take thou no usury of him, or increase: but fear thy God; that thy brother may l...Exodus 22:25¶ If thou lend money to any of my people that is poor by thee, thou shalt not be...
Proverbs 28:9
Psalms 66:18If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:2 Timothy 4:3For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their...Isaiah 1:15And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when y...Zechariah 7:11But they refused to hearken, and pulled away the shoulder, and stopped their ear...Psalms 109:7When he shall be judged, let him be condemned: and let his prayer become sin.
Proverbs 28:10
Proverbs 26:27Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will ret...Galatians 2:4And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to s...Psalms 37:25I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, n...Psalms 7:15He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made.Proverbs 15:6In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicke...
Proverbs 28:11
Proverbs 18:17He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and sea...Proverbs 26:16The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason...Romans 12:16Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to...Ecclesiastes 9:15Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the ci...Proverbs 23:4Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
Proverbs 28:12
Proverbs 29:2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bea...Proverbs 11:10When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked p...Proverbs 28:28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous i...Esther 8:15¶ And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue a...Job 29:11When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witn...