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28:1  Wicked people run away when no one chases them, but those who live right are as brave as lions.
28:2  In time of civil war there are many leaders, but a sensible leader restores law and order.
28:3  When someone poor takes over and mistreats the poor, it's like a heavy rain destroying the crops.
28:4  Lawbreakers praise criminals, but law-abiding citizens always oppose them.
28:5  Criminals don't know what justice means, but all who respect the Lord understand it completely.
28:6  It's better to be poor and live right, than to be rich and dishonest.
28:7  It makes good sense to obey the Law of God, but you disgrace your parents if you make friends with worthless nobodies.
28:8  If you make money by charging high interest rates, you will lose it all to someone who cares for the poor.
28:9  God cannot stand the prayers of anyone who disobeys his Law.
28:10  By leading good people to sin, you dig a pit for yourself, but all who live right will have a bright future.
28:11  The rich think highly of themselves, but anyone poor and sensible sees right through them.
28:12  When an honest person wins, it's time to celebrate; when crooks are in control, it's best to hide.
28:13  If you don't confess your sins, you will be a failure. But God will be merciful if you confess your sins and give them up.
28:14  The Lord blesses everyone who is afraid to do evil, but if you are cruel, you will end up in trouble.
28:15  A ruler who mistreats the poor is like a roaring lion or a bear hunting for food.
28:16  A heartless leader is a fool, but anyone who refuses to get rich by cheating others will live a long time.
28:17  Don't give help to murderers! Make them stay on the run for as long as they live.
28:18  Honesty will keep you safe, but everyone who is crooked will suddenly fall.
28:19  Work hard, and you will have a lot of food; waste time, and you will have a lot of trouble.
28:20  God blesses his loyal people, but punishes all who want to get rich quick.
28:21  It isn't right to be unfair, but some people can be bribed with only a piece of bread.
28:22  Don't be selfish and eager to get rich— you will end up worse off than you can imagine.
28:23  Honest correction is appreciated more than flattery.
28:24  If you cheat your parents and don't think it's wrong, you are a common thief.
28:25  Selfish people cause trouble, but you will live a full life if you trust the Lord.
28:26  Only fools would trust what they alone think, but if you live by wisdom, you will do all right.
28:27  Giving to the poor will keep you from poverty, but if you close your eyes to their needs, everyone will curse you.
28:28  When crooks are in control, everyone tries to hide, but when they lose power, good people are everywhere.