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Proverbs 28

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  1. 1The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.56 cross-references: Deuteronomy 28:7, Psalms 53:5, Isaiah 26:3–4, Psalms 27:1–2, Psalms 112:7
  2. 2For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.22 cross-references: Genesis 45:5–8, 1 Kings 16:8–29, 1 Kings 15:28, Job 22:28–30, 2 Kings 15:8–31
  3. 3A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.10 cross-references: Matthew 18:28–30
  4. 4They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.41 cross-references: Romans 1:32, Ephesians 5:11, Matthew 14:4, Matthew 3:7, Psalms 49:18
  5. 5Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the Lord understand all things.18 cross-references: 1 John 2:27, James 1:5, 1 John 2:20, Psalms 92:6, John 7:17
  6. 6Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.13 cross-references: Proverbs 19:1, Proverbs 28:18, Luke 16:19–23, Proverbs 19:22, Proverbs 16:8
  7. 7Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.17 cross-references: 1 Peter 4:3–4, Proverbs 29:3, Proverbs 3:1–35, Luke 15:13, Proverbs 2:1–6
  8. 8He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.31 cross-references: Proverbs 13:22, Job 27:16–17, Ecclesiastes 2:26, Leviticus 25:36, Exodus 22:25
  9. 9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.36 cross-references: Psalms 66:18, 2 Timothy 4:3–4, Isaiah 1:15–16, Zechariah 7:11–13, Psalms 109:7
  10. 10Whoso 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.28 cross-references: Proverbs 26:27, Galatians 2:4, Psalms 37:25–26, Psalms 7:15–16, Proverbs 15:6
  11. 11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.21 cross-references: Proverbs 18:17, Proverbs 26:16, Romans 12:16, Ecclesiastes 9:15–17, Proverbs 23:4
  12. 12When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.29 cross-references: Proverbs 29:2, Proverbs 11:10, Proverbs 28:28, Esther 8:15–17, Job 29:11–20
  13. 13He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.80 cross-references: 1 John 1:8–10, Psalms 32:3–5, Job 31:33, Luke 15:18–24, Jeremiah 3:12–13
  14. 14Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.30 cross-references: Proverbs 23:17, Psalms 2:11, Isaiah 66:2, 1 Peter 1:17, Jeremiah 32:40
  15. 15As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.32 cross-references: Matthew 2:16, Proverbs 20:2, 1 Peter 5:8, Proverbs 19:12, Exodus 1:14–16
  16. 16The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.17 cross-references: Exodus 18:21, Jeremiah 22:15–17, 1 Kings 12:10, Nehemiah 5:15, Ecclesiastes 4:1
  17. 17A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.28 cross-references: Genesis 9:6, Exodus 21:14, 1 Kings 21:19, 2 Kings 9:26, Acts 28:4
  18. 18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.28 cross-references: Proverbs 10:9, Proverbs 28:6, Psalms 84:11, Proverbs 11:3–6, Revelation 3:3
  19. 19He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.13 cross-references: Proverbs 12:11, Luke 15:12–17, Proverbs 27:23–27, Judges 9:4, Proverbs 23:20–21
  20. 20A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.31 cross-references: Luke 16:10–12, Proverbs 13:11, Proverbs 10:6, Proverbs 28:22, Proverbs 20:21
  21. 21To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.19 cross-references: Proverbs 24:23, Ezekiel 13:19, Proverbs 18:5, Exodus 23:8, Exodus 23:2
  22. 22He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.24 cross-references: 1 Timothy 6:9, Proverbs 23:6, Proverbs 28:20, Genesis 19:17, Mark 7:22
  23. 23He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.15 cross-references: Proverbs 27:5–6, Psalms 141:5, Matthew 18:15, 2 Peter 3:15–16, 1 Kings 1:23
  24. 24Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.15 cross-references: Proverbs 18:9, Proverbs 19:26, Matthew 15:4–6, Proverbs 28:7, Judges 17:2
  25. 25He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat.30 cross-references: 1 Timothy 6:6, Proverbs 11:25, Proverbs 10:12, Proverbs 13:4, Proverbs 13:10
  26. 26He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.22 cross-references: Proverbs 3:5, Jeremiah 17:9, Job 28:28, James 3:13–18, Romans 8:7
  27. 27He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.24 cross-references: Proverbs 19:17, Proverbs 11:24, Deuteronomy 15:7, Deuteronomy 15:10, Psalms 41:1–3
  28. 28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.12 cross-references: Proverbs 29:2, Job 24:4, Proverbs 28:12, Acts 12:23–24, Esther 8:17

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