28:1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. 
28:1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. 

28:2 For the transgression of a land many {are} its princes: but by a man of understanding {and} knowledge the state {thereof} shall be prolonged. 
28:2 For the transgression of a land many {are} its princes: but by a man of understanding {and} knowledge {its} state shall be prolonged. 

28:3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor {is like} a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. 
28:3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor {is like} a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. 

28:4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. 
28:4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. 

28:5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all {things}. 
28:5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all {things}. 

28:6 Better {is} the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than {he that is} perverse {in his} ways, though he {is} rich. 
28:6 Better {is} the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than {he that is} perverse {in his} ways, though he {is} rich. 

28:7 He who keepeth the law {is} a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous {men} shameth his father. 
28:7 He who keepeth the law {is} a wise son: but he that is a companion of gluttonous {men} shameth his father. 

28:8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. 
28:8 He that by interest and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. 

28:9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer {shall be} abomination. 
28:9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer {shall be} abomination. 

28:10 Whoever 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. 
28:10 Whoever 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. 

28:11 The rich man {is} wise in his own conceit; but the poor man that hath understanding searcheth him out. 
28:11 The rich man {is} wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. 

28:12 When righteous {men} rejoice, {there is} great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. 
28:12 When righteous {men} rejoice, {there is} great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. 

28:13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but he who confesseth and forsaketh {them} shall have mercy. 
28:13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but he who confesseth and forsaketh {them} shall have mercy. 

28:14 Happy {is} the man that feareth always: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. 
28:14 Happy {is} the man that feareth always: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. 

28:15 {As} a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; {so is} a wicked ruler over the poor people. 
28:15 {As} a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; {so is} a wicked ruler over the poor people. 

28:16 The prince that wanteth understanding {is} also a great oppressor: {but} he that hateth covetousness shall prolong {his} days. 
28:16 The prince that lacketh understanding {is} also a great oppressor: {but} he that hateth covetousness shall prolong {his} days. 

28:17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of {any} person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. 
28:17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of {any} person shall flee to the pit; let no man sustain him. 

28:18 He who walketh uprightly shall be saved: but {he that is} perverse {in his} ways shall fall at once. 
28:18 He who walketh uprightly shall be saved: but {he that is} perverse {in his} ways shall fall at once. 

28:19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain {persons} shall have poverty enough. 
28:19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain {persons} shall have poverty enough. 

28:20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. 
28:20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. 

28:21 To have respect of persons {is} not good: for, for a piece of bread {that} man will transgress. 
28:21 To have respect of persons {is} not good: for for a piece of bread {that} man will transgress. 

28:22 He that hasteth to be rich {hath} an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. 
28:22 He that hasteneth to be rich {hath} an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. 

28:23 He that rebuketh a man afterward shall find more favor than he that flattereth with the tongue. 
28:23 He that rebuketh a man afterward shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. 

28:24 He that robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, {It is} no transgression; the same {is} the companion of a destroyer. 
28:24 He that robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, {It is} no transgression; the same {is} the companion of a destroyer. 

28:25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. 
28:25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. 

28:26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoever walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. 
28:26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoever walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. 

28:27 He that giveth to the poor shall not want: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. 
28:27 He that giveth to the poor shall not want: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. 

28:28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. 
28:28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.