Thematic Bible
Proverbs 28:1 (show verse)
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are 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)
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.
Proverbs 28:3 (show verse)
A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
Proverbs 28:4 (show verse)
They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
Proverbs 28:5 (show verse)
Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
Proverbs 28:6 (show verse)
Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Proverbs 28:7 (show verse)
Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
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 that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
Proverbs 28:9 (show verse)
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
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)
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.
Proverbs 28:11 (show verse)
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
Proverbs 28:12 (show verse)
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
Proverbs 28:13 (show verse)
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
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)
Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
Proverbs 28:15 (show verse)
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
Proverbs 28:16 (show verse)
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
Proverbs 28:17 (show verse)
A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
Proverbs 28:18 (show verse)
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
Proverbs 28:19 (show verse)
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
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 man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
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 respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
Proverbs 28:22 (show verse)
He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
Proverbs 28:23 (show verse)
He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
Proverbs 28:24 (show verse)
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
Proverbs 28:25 (show verse)
He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
Proverbs 28:26 (show verse)
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
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 that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Proverbs 28:28 (show verse)
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.