Proverbs Chapter 28

 


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

2 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.

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

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

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

Ps 92:6  A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this.

John 7:17  If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

Prov 19:1  Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

Prov 29:3   Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

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

Prov 13:22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

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

Ps 66:18  f I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:

10 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.

Prov 26:27  Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.

Mat 6:33   But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

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

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

Prov 11:10   He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

Ps 32: 3, 5  

3 When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long.

5 I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.

14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

Ps 16:8   I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

Rom 2:5  But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;

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As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.

1 Pet 5:8  Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

Matt 2:16   Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.

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

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

Gen 9:6  
Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.

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Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

Prov 10:9    He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

Prov 10:25  As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

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

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

Prov 12:11  He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.

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

1 Tim 6:9  But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

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

Prov 18:5   It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

Ezek 13:19   And will ye pollute me among my people for handfuls of barley and for pieces of bread, to slay the souls that should not die, and to save the souls alive that should not live, by your lying to my people that hear your lies?

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

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

23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.

Prov 27:5-6  

5 Open rebuke is better than secret love.

6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.

Prov 18:9   He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

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

Prov 13:10  Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

1 Tim 6:6   But godliness with contentment is great gain.

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

27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

Duet 15:7   If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:

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

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

Job 24:4  They turn the needy out of the way: the poor of the earth hide themselves together.


 

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