Proverbs 28 :: American Standard Version (ASV)

Warnings and Instructions

Pro 28:1

The wicked flee when no man pursueth;

But the righteous are bold as a lion.

Pro 28:2

For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof;

But by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

Pro 28:3

A needy man that oppresseth the poor

Is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

Pro 28:4

They that forsake the law praise the wicked;

But such as keep the law contend with them.

Pro 28:5

Evil men understand not justice;

But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.

Pro 28:6

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity,

Than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

Pro 28:7

Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son;

But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.

Pro 28:8

He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase,

Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

Pro 28:9

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law,

Even his prayer is an abomination.

Pro 28:10

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.

Pro 28:11

The rich man is wise in his own conceit;

But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

Pro 28:12

When the righteous triumph, there is great glory;

But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

Pro 28:13

He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper;

But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

Pro 28:14

Happy is the man that feareth alway;

But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

Pro 28:15

As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear,

So is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

Pro 28:16

The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor;

But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

Pro 28:17

A man that is laden with the blood of any person

Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.

Pro 28:18

Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered;

But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

Pro 28:19

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread;

But he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

Pro 28:20

A faithful man shall abound with blessings;

But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.

Pro 28:21

To have respect of persons is not good;

Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.

Pro 28:22

He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches,

And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.

Pro 28:23

He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor

Than he that flattereth with the tongue.

Pro 28:24

Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression,

The same is the companion of a destroyer.

Pro 28:25

He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife;

But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

Pro 28:26

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool;

But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

Pro 28:27

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack;

But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

Pro 28:28

When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;

But when they perish, the righteous increase.

Thomas Nelson & Sons first published the American Standard Version in 1901. This translation of the Bible is in the public domain.

Proverbs 28 :: American Standard Version (ASV)

Warnings and Instructions

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