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28:1  The wicked flee, though no one pursues, but the righteous are bold like a lion.
28:2  When a land transgresses, it gains a succession of leaders, but with an understanding and knowledgeable man, its stability endures.
28:3  A poor man who oppresses the weak is like a rainstorm that destroys all the crops.
28:4  Those who forsake the Law praise the wicked, but whoever keeps it fights them.
28:5  Evil men don't understand justice, but whoever seeks the LORD understands it all.
28:6  It's better to be poor and live a blameless life than to be rich but crooked in one's lifestyle.
28:7  Whoever keeps the Law is a discerning son, but whoever keeps company with gluttons brings shame to his father.
28:8  Whoever gains wealth by charging exorbitant interest collects it for someone who is kind to the poor.
28:9  If someone quits listening to the Law even his prayer is detestable.
28:10  Whoever misleads the upright along an evil way will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
28:11  The rich man may be wise in his own opinion; but a discerning, poor man sees through him.
28:12  When the righteous are victorious, there is great glory, but when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.
28:13  Whoever hides his transgressions will not succeed, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will find mercy.
28:14  Blessed is the man who always fears the LORD, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into disaster.
28:15  A roaring lion and a charging bear— that's what a wicked tyrant is over poor people.
28:16  A Commander-in-Chief who is a cruel oppressor lacks understanding, but whoever hates unjust gain will live longer.
28:17  A guilty man tormented by bloodshed will be a lifelong fugitive; let no one support him.
28:18  Whoever lives blamelessly will be delivered, but whoever is perverted will fall without warning.
28:19  Whoever works his farmland will have abundant food, but whoever chases fantasies will become very poor.
28:20  The faithful man will prosper with blessings, but whoever is in a hurry to get rich will not escape punishment.
28:21  To show partiality isn't good, yet for a piece of bread the valiant will transgress.
28:22  The miser is in a hurry to get wealthy, but he isn't aware that poverty will catch up with him.
28:23  Whoever rebukes a man will later on find more favor than someone who flatters with his words.
28:24  Whoever steals from his father or mother but claims, "It's no sin," is a companion to someone who demolishes.
28:25  An arrogant man stirs up dissension, but anyone who trusts in the LORD prospers.
28:26  Whoever trusts in himself is foolish, but whoever lives wisely will be kept safe.
28:27  Whoever gives to the poor will never lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to their poverty will be cursed.
28:28  When the wicked rise to power, people hide themselves, but when the wicked perish, the righteous increase.