Thematic Bible




Proverbs 28:1 (show verse)

The wicked flee when no one is pursuing them,
but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

Proverbs 28:2 (show verse)

When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers,
but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.

Proverbs 28:3 (show verse)

A destitute leader who oppresses the poor
is like a driving rain that leaves no food.

Proverbs 28:4 (show verse)

Those who reject the law praise the wicked,
but those who keep the law battle against them.

Proverbs 28:5 (show verse)

Evil men do not understand justice,
but those who seek the Lord understand everything.

Proverbs 28:6 (show verse)

Better a poor man who lives with integrity
than a rich man who distorts right and wrong.

Proverbs 28:7 (show verse)

A discerning son keeps the law,
but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.

Proverbs 28:8 (show verse)

Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest
collects it for one who is kind to the poor.

Proverbs 28:9 (show verse)

Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law—
even his prayer is detestable.

Proverbs 28:10 (show verse)

The one who leads the upright into an evil way
will fall into his own pit,
but the blameless will inherit what is good.

Proverbs 28:11 (show verse)

A rich man is wise in his own eyes,
but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.

Proverbs 28:12 (show verse)

When the righteous triumph,
there is great rejoicing,
but when the wicked come to power,
people hide themselves.

Proverbs 28:13 (show verse)

The one who conceals his sins
will not prosper,
but whoever confesses and renounces them
will find mercy.

Proverbs 28:14 (show verse)

Happy is the one who is always reverent,
but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

Proverbs 28:15 (show verse)

A wicked ruler over a helpless people
is like a roaring lion or a charging bear.

Proverbs 28:16 (show verse)

A leader who lacks understanding
is very oppressive,
but one who hates dishonest profit
prolongs his life.

Proverbs 28:17 (show verse)

A man burdened by bloodguilt
will be a fugitive until death.
Let no one help him.

Proverbs 28:18 (show verse)

The one who lives with integrity will be helped,
but one who distorts right and wrong
will suddenly fall.

Proverbs 28:19 (show verse)

The one who works his land
will have plenty of food,
but whoever chases fantasies
will have his fill of poverty.

Proverbs 28:20 (show verse)

A faithful man will have many blessings,
but one in a hurry to get rich
will not go unpunished.

Proverbs 28:21 (show verse)

It is not good to show partiality
yet a man may sin for a piece of bread.

Proverbs 28:22 (show verse)

A greedy man is in a hurry for wealth;
he doesn’t know that poverty will come to him.

Proverbs 28:23 (show verse)

One who rebukes a person will later find more favor
than one who flatters with his tongue.

Proverbs 28:24 (show verse)

The one who robs his father or mother
and says, “That’s no sin,”
is a companion to a man who destroys.

Proverbs 28:25 (show verse)

A greedy person provokes conflict,
but whoever trusts in the Lord will prosper.

Proverbs 28:26 (show verse)

The one who trusts in himself is a fool,
but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.

Proverbs 28:27 (show verse)

The one who gives to the poor
will not be in need,
but one who turns his eyes away
will receive many curses.

Proverbs 28:28 (show verse)

When the wicked come to power,
people hide,
but when they are destroyed,
the righteous flourish.


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