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28:1  The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion.
28:2  Due to a wrongdoing of a land its leaders are many, But by a person of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.
28:3  A poor man who oppresses the helpless Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.
28:4  Those who abandon the Law praise the wicked, But those who keep the Law strive against them.
28:5  Evil people do not understand justice, But those who seek the Lord understand everything.
28:6  Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity, Than a person who is crooked, though he is rich.
28:7  He who keeps the Law is a discerning son, But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.
28:8  One who increases his wealth by interest of any kind, Collects it for one who is gracious to the poor.
28:9  One who turns his ear away from listening to the Law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
28:10  One who leads the upright astray in an evil way Will himself fall into his own pit, But the blameless will inherit good.
28:11  The rich person is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding sees through him.
28:12  When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, But when the wicked rise, people hide themselves.
28:13  One who conceals his wrongdoings will not prosper, But one who confesses and abandons them will find compassion.
28:14  How blessed is the person who fears always, But one who hardens his heart will fall into disaster.
28:15  Like a roaring lion and a rushing bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
28:16  A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, But a person who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
28:17  A person who is burdened with the guilt of human blood Will be a fugitive until death; no one is to support him!
28:18  One who walks blamelessly will receive help, But one who is crooked will fall all at once.
28:19  One who works his land will have plenty of food, But one who follows empty pursuits will have plenty of poverty.
28:20  A faithful person will abound with blessings, But one who hurries to be rich will not go unpunished.
28:21  To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will do wrong.
28:22  A person with an evil eye hurries after wealth And does not know that poverty will come upon him.
28:23  One who rebukes a person will afterward find more favor Than one who flatters with the tongue.
28:24  He who robs his father or his mother And says, “There is no wrong done,” Is the companion of a person who destroys.
28:25  An arrogant person stirs up strife, But one who trusts in the Lord will prosper.
28:26  One who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But one who walks wisely will flee to safety.
28:27  One who gives to the poor will never lack anything, But one who shuts his eyes will have many curses.
28:28  When the wicked rise, people hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.