Thematic Bible
Proverbs 28:1 (show verse)
But the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Boldness » Of the righteous
Boldness » Who is bold
holy Boldness » A characteristic of saints
Character » Of the wicked » Fearful
Character » Of saints » Bold
Character of saints » Bold
Character of the wicked » Fearful
Conscience » Guilty
Courage » Scriptures relating to
Government » How states fall and how states are prolonged
Lions » Illustrative » Of boldness of saints
Nations » How states fall and how states are prolonged
Righteous » Compared with » Lions
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are bold as a lion
compared to Saints » Lions
Transgression » The reward for transgression
The wicked » Contrasted with the righteous
Wickedness » Contrasted with the righteous
Boldness » Who is bold
holy Boldness » A characteristic of saints
Character » Of the wicked » Fearful
Character » Of saints » Bold
Character of saints » Bold
Character of the wicked » Fearful
Conscience » Guilty
Courage » Scriptures relating to
Government » How states fall and how states are prolonged
Lions » Illustrative » Of boldness of saints
Nations » How states fall and how states are prolonged
Righteous » Compared with » Lions
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are bold as a lion
compared to Saints » Lions
Transgression » The reward for transgression
The wicked » Contrasted with the righteous
Wickedness » Contrasted with the righteous
Proverbs 28:2 (show verse)
When a land does wrong, it has many princes,
But when the ruler is a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability endures.
Proverbs 28:3 (show verse)
A poor man who oppresses and exploits the lowly
Is like a sweeping rain which leaves no food.
Proverbs 28:4 (show verse)
Those who
But those who keep the law [of God and man] struggle with them.
Proverbs 28:5 (show verse)
Evil men do not understand justice,
But they who long for and seek the Lord understand it fully.
Proverbs 28:6 (show verse)
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity
Than he who is crooked and two-faced though he is rich.
Proverbs 28:7 (show verse)
He who keeps the law [of God and man] is a wise and discerning son,
But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father [and himself].
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Children who enter into, bring shame upon their parents
Children » Who is a child that causes shame
Children » Who is a wise child
Good Children » Observe the law of God
Company » The companion of riotous men
Evil » Associations » Results of » Parental shame
Excess » Excess, general references to
Home » parental love » Parental feelings and emotions » Sorrow
Intemperance » Examples of » Excess, general references to
Keep » The law
Law » Bondage of » Keeping of encouraged
Parents » Prayers » Sorrow
Shame » Who causes shame
Sorrow » Godly » Parents
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » Excess, general references to
The bible » The law part of » Keeping of encouraged
Children » Who is a child that causes shame
Children » Who is a wise child
Good Children » Observe the law of God
Company » The companion of riotous men
Evil » Associations » Results of » Parental shame
Excess » Excess, general references to
Home » parental love » Parental feelings and emotions » Sorrow
Intemperance » Examples of » Excess, general references to
Keep » The law
Law » Bondage of » Keeping of encouraged
Parents » Prayers » Sorrow
Shame » Who causes shame
Sorrow » Godly » Parents
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » Excess, general references to
The bible » The law part of » Keeping of encouraged
Proverbs 28:8 (show verse)
He who increases his wealth by interest and usury (excessive interest)
Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.
Proverbs 28:9 (show verse)
He who turns his ear away from listening to the law [of God and man],
Even his prayer is repulsive [to God].
ears » Of the wicked » Turned away from God's law
Hearing » Those that do not hear the law
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Despising the law
Prayer » Whose prayer shall be an abomination
Prayer, answers to » Denied to those who » Hear not the law
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Despising the law
Hearing » Those that do not hear the law
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Despising the law
Prayer » Whose prayer shall be an abomination
Prayer, answers to » Denied to those who » Hear not the law
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Despising the law
Proverbs 28:10 (show verse)
He who leads the upright astray on an evil path
Will himself fall into his own pit,
But the blameless will inherit good.
Proverbs 28:11 (show verse)
The rich man [who is conceited and relies on his wealth instead of God] is wise in his own eyes,
But the poor man who has understanding [because he relies on God] is able to see through him.
Proverbs 28:12 (show verse)
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory and celebration;
But when the wicked rise [to prominence], men hide themselves.
Proverbs 28:13 (show verse)
He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
But whoever confesses and
Concealment of sin » The attempt to hide sin from God
Confession » Those that confess their sins
Confession of sin » Encouraged
Confession of sin » Promises to
Confession of sin » Should be accompanied with » Forsaking sin
Error » Definition of » To be forsaken
Forsaking » Those that forsake sin
Mercy » Who shall have mercy
God's Mercy » Manifested » To repentant sinners
Prosperity » Who shall not prosper
Repentance » Conviction of sin necessary to
Sin » Confession of » Encouraged
Sin » Excuses offered for » To be forsaken
Sin » Concealment of
Sin » Should be » Confessed
Sin » Guilt of concerning
Sin » Those that cover sin
Transgression » Sin, definition of » To be forsaken
Confession » Those that confess their sins
Confession of sin » Encouraged
Confession of sin » Promises to
Confession of sin » Should be accompanied with » Forsaking sin
Error » Definition of » To be forsaken
Forsaking » Those that forsake sin
Mercy » Who shall have mercy
God's Mercy » Manifested » To repentant sinners
Prosperity » Who shall not prosper
Repentance » Conviction of sin necessary to
Sin » Confession of » Encouraged
Sin » Excuses offered for » To be forsaken
Sin » Concealment of
Sin » Should be » Confessed
Sin » Guilt of concerning
Sin » Those that cover sin
Transgression » Sin, definition of » To be forsaken
Proverbs 28:14 (show verse)
Blessed and favored by God is the man who fears [sin and its consequence] at all times,
But he who hardens his heart [and is determined to sin] will fall into disaster.
Proverbs 28:15 (show verse)
Like a roaring lion and a charging bear
Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
Proverbs 28:16 (show verse)
A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding and common sense [and his wickedness shortens his days],
But he who hates unjust gain will [be blessed and] prolong his days.
Proverbs 28:17 (show verse)
A man who is burdened with the guilt of human blood (murder)
Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him or give him refuge.
Proverbs 28:18 (show verse)
He who walks blamelessly and uprightly will be kept safe,
But he who is crooked (perverse) will suddenly fall.
Proverbs 28:19 (show verse)
He who cultivates his land will have plenty of bread,
But he who follows worthless people and frivolous pursuits will have plenty of poverty.
Agriculture or husbandry » Requires » Diligence in, abundantly recompensed
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Evil consequences of
Following » Those that follow vain people
Labor » Those that labor
The poor » Condition of, often results from » Bad company
Poverty » Who will end up in poverty
Poverty » Contributing causes of sinful » Evil associations
Vanity » Following those given to, leads to poverty
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Evil consequences of
Following » Those that follow vain people
Labor » Those that labor
The poor » Condition of, often results from » Bad company
Poverty » Who will end up in poverty
Poverty » Contributing causes of sinful » Evil associations
Vanity » Following those given to, leads to poverty
Proverbs 28:20 (show verse)
A faithful (right-minded) man will abound with blessings,
But he who hurries to be rich will not go unpunished.
the Blessed » The faithful
Covetousness » Leads to » Injustice and oppression
Faith/faithfulness » The faithful
Faithfulness » Blessedness of
Haste » Those that are hasty
Riches » They who covet » Use unlawful means to acquire
earthly Riches » The perils of » Endanger integrity
Temptation » Comes from » Covetousness
earthly Treasures » The perils of » Endanger integrity
Wealth » Those that rush to be rich
Covetousness » Leads to » Injustice and oppression
Faith/faithfulness » The faithful
Faithfulness » Blessedness of
Haste » Those that are hasty
Riches » They who covet » Use unlawful means to acquire
earthly Riches » The perils of » Endanger integrity
Temptation » Comes from » Covetousness
earthly Treasures » The perils of » Endanger integrity
Wealth » Those that rush to be rich
Proverbs 28:21 (show verse)
To have regard for one person over another and to show favoritism is not good,
Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.
Proverbs 28:22 (show verse)
He who has an evil and envious eye hurries to be rich
And does not know that poverty will come upon him.
Proverbs 28:23 (show verse)
He who [appropriately] reprimands a [wise] man will afterward find more favor
Than he who flatters with the tongue.
Proverbs 28:24 (show verse)
He who robs his father or his mother
And says, “This is no sin,”
Is [not only a thief but also] the companion of a man who destroys.
Proverbs 28:25 (show verse)
An arrogant and greedy man stirs up strife,
But he who trusts in the Lord will be blessed and prosper.
Proverbs 28:26 (show verse)
He who trusts confidently in his own heart is a [dull, thickheaded] fool,
But he who walks in [skillful and godly] wisdom will be rescued.
false Confidence » Self-confidence, an element of insecurity » The danger of
Deliverance » Who shall be delivered
false Confidence » In self
Foolishness » Who is a fool
Fools » Characteristics of » Self-confidence
Fools » Trust to their own hearts
Heart » Those that trust in their own heart
The Heart » He that trusteth in, is a fool
Trust » Of the wicked » Is in their own heart
Trust » Those that trust in their own heart
false Trusts » General references to
FALSE » Trusts » General references to
Deliverance » Who shall be delivered
false Confidence » In self
Foolishness » Who is a fool
Fools » Characteristics of » Self-confidence
Fools » Trust to their own hearts
Heart » Those that trust in their own heart
The Heart » He that trusteth in, is a fool
Trust » Of the wicked » Is in their own heart
Trust » Those that trust in their own heart
false Trusts » General references to
FALSE » Trusts » General references to
Proverbs 28:27 (show verse)
He who gives to the poor will never want,
But he who shuts his eyes [from their need] will have many curses.
Proverbs 28:28 (show verse)
When the wicked rise [to power], men hide themselves;
But when the wicked perish, the [consistently] righteous increase and become great.