Proverbs 28:15-28 ▼

15 Like a roaring lion and a rushing bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

16 A leader who lacks discernment abounds in oppressions, But he who hates greedy gain will prolong his days.

17 A man oppressed with the bloodguilt of life Will flee until death; let no one uphold him.

18 He who walks blamelessly will be saved, But he who is crooked—double dealing—will fall all at once.

19 He who cultivates his ground will be satisfied with food, But he who pursues empty things will be satisfied with poverty.

20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished.

21 To show partiality is not good, Even for a piece of bread a man will transgress.

22 A man with an evil eye hurries after wealth And does not know that want will come upon him.

23 He who reproves a man will afterward find more favor Than he who flatters with the tongue.

24 He who robs his father or his mother And says, “It is not a transgression,” Is the companion of a man who destroys.

25 An arrogant man stirs up strife, But he who trusts in Yahweh will be enriched.

26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will escape.

27 He who gives to the poor will never want, But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses.

28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.