Proverbs 28
1The wicked run away when no one is chasing them,
2When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily.
3A poor person who oppresses the poor
4To reject the law is to praise the wicked;
5Evil people don’t understand justice,
6Better to be poor and honest
7Young people who obey the law are wise;
8Income from charging high interest rates
9God detests the prayers
10Those who lead good people along an evil path
11Rich people may think they are wise,
12When the godly succeed, everyone is glad.
13People who conceal their sins will not prosper,
14Blessed are those who fear to do wrong,
15A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor
16A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people,
17A murderer’s tormented conscience will drive him into the grave.
18The blameless will be rescued from harm,
19A hard worker has plenty of food,
20The trustworthy person will get a rich reward,
21Showing partiality is never good,
22Greedy people try to get rich quick
23In the end, people appreciate honest criticism
24Anyone who steals from his father and mother
25Greed causes fighting;
26Those who trust their own insight are foolish,
27Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing,
28When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.