^28:1 A wicked man flees when no man pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.

    ^28:2 For the transgression of a land many are the rulers of it. But by men of understanding and knowledge the state will be prolonged.

    ^28:3 A needy man who oppresses the poor is a sweeping rain which leaves no food.

    ^28:4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but such as keep the law contend with them.

    ^28:5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek Jehovah understand all things.

    ^28:6 Better is the poor man who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, though he is rich.

    ^28:7 He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

    ^28:8 He who multiplies his substance by interest and increase, gathers it for him who has pity on the poor.

    ^28:9 He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

    ^28:10 He who causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall himself into his own pit. But the perfect will inherit good.

    ^28:11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit, but a poor man who has understanding searches him out.

    ^28:12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

    ^28:13 He who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.

    ^28:14 The man who fears always is fortunate, but he who hardens his heart will fall into evil.

    ^28:15 A roaring lion and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

    ^28:16 The ruler who lacks understanding is also a great oppressor, but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

    ^28:17 A man who is laden with the blood of any person will flee to the pit. Let no man hold him.

    ^28:18 He who walks uprightly will be delivered, but he who is perverse in his ways will fall at once.

    ^28:19 He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows after vanity will have poverty enough.

    ^28:20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who makes haste to be rich will not be unpunished.

    ^28:21 To have respect of persons is not good, nor that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.

    ^28:22 He who has an evil eye hastens after riches and does not know that want will come upon him.

    ^28:23 He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than he who flatters with the tongue.

    ^28:24 He who robs his father or his mother and says, It is no transgression, the same is the companion of a destroyer.

    ^28:25 He who is of a greedy spirit stirs up strife, but he who puts his trust in Jehovah will be made fat.

    ^28:26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but he who walks wisely, he will be delivered.

    ^28:27 He who gives to the poor will not lack, but he who hides his eyes will have many a curse.

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