{"collection":"Bible & Christianity","html_url":"https://unchartedknowledge.5gfusion.net/browse/bib/kjv/pro028.htm","path":"bib/kjv/pro028.htm","source_url":"https://sacred-texts.com/bib/kjv/pro028.htm","text":"1\u00a0The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.\n \n2\u00a0For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.\n \n3\u00a0A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.\n \n4\u00a0They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.\n \n5\u00a0Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.\n \n6\u00a0Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.\n \n7\u00a0Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.\n \n8\u00a0He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.\n \n9\u00a0He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.\n \n10\u00a0Whoso 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.\n \n11\u00a0The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.\n \n12\u00a0When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.\n \n13\u00a0He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.\n \n14\u00a0Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.\n \n15\u00a0As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.\n \n16\u00a0The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.\n \n17\u00a0A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.\n \n18\u00a0Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.\n \n19\u00a0He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.\n \n20\u00a0A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.\n \n21\u00a0To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.\n \n22\u00a0He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.\n \n23\u00a0He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.\n \n24\u00a0Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.\n \n25\u00a0He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.\n \n26\u00a0He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.\n \n27\u00a0He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.\n \n28\u00a0When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.","title":"King James Version: Proverbs: Proverbs Chapter 28","type":"page"}