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28:1  Evil people run even though no one is chasing them. But good people are as brave as a lion.
28:2  When a country is disobedient, it has one ruler after another. But when it is led by a man with understanding and knowledge, it continues strong.
28:3  Rulers who are cruel to the poor are like a hard rain that destroys the crops.
28:4  People who disobey what they have been taught praise the wicked. But those who obey what they have been taught are against the wicked.
28:5  Evil people do not understand fairness. But those who follow the Lord understand it completely.
28:6  It is better to be poor and innocent than to be rich and wicked.
28:7  The son who obeys what he has been taught shows he is wise. But the son who makes friends with those who have no self-control disgraces his father.
28:8  Some people get rich by overcharging others. But their wealth will be given to those who are kind to the poor.
28:9  If you refuse to obey what you have been taught, your prayers will not be heard.
28:10  Those who lead honest people to do wrong will be ruined by their own evil. But the innocent will be rewarded with good things.
28:11  A rich man may think he is wise. But a poor man who has understanding knows the rich man is wrong.
28:12  When good people win, there is great happiness. But when the wicked get power, everybody hides.
28:13  If you hide your sins, you will not succeed. If you confess and reject them, you will receive mercy.
28:14  Those who always respect the Lord will be happy. But those who are stubborn will get into trouble.
28:15  A wicked ruler is as dangerous to poor people as a roaring lion or a charging bear.
28:16  A ruler who is cruel does not have wisdom. But the one who hates money taken dishonestly will live a long time.
28:17  A man who is guilty of murder will run until he dies. So do not stop him.
28:18  Innocent people will be kept safe. But those who are dishonest will suddenly be ruined.
28:19  The person who works his land will have plenty of food. But the one who chases useless dreams instead will end up very poor.
28:20  A truthful man will have many blessings. But those eager to get rich will be punished.
28:21  It is not good for a judge to take sides. But some will sin for just a piece of bread.
28:22  A selfish person is in a hurry to get rich. He does not realize his selfishness will make him poor.
28:23  Those who correct others will later be liked more than those who give false praise.
28:24  Some people rob their fathers or mothers and say, “It’s not wrong.” Such people are just like those who destroy things.
28:25  A greedy person causes trouble. But the one who trusts the Lord will succeed.
28:26  The person who trusts in himself is foolish. But the person who lives wisely will be kept safe.
28:27  The person who gives to the poor will have everything he needs. But the one who ignores the poor will have many curses put on him.
28:28  When the wicked get power, everybody hides. But when the wicked die, the good people do well.