{"meta":{"source":"Prime Bible","sourceUrl":"https://primebible.com","license":"Public domain (translation text); see citation policy at /citation-policy","organization":"501(c)(3) nonprofit — EIN 41-2531951","canonicalUrl":"https://primebible.com/dbt/proverbs/28","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-05-27T02:07:46.745Z"},"reference":{"translation":"DBT","book":"Proverbs","bookSlug":"proverbs","chapter":28,"testament":"OLD"},"navigation":{"previousChapter":27,"nextChapter":29,"totalChapters":31,"totalVerses":28},"verses":[{"verseNumber":1,"text":"The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are bold as a lion."},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding and of knowledge, its stability is prolonged."},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"A poor man who oppresseth the helpless is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food."},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as keep the law contend with them."},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"Evil men understand not judgment; but they that seek Jehovah understand everything."},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse, double in ways, though he be rich."},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"Whoso observeth the law is a son that hath understanding; but he that is a companion of profligates bringeth shame to his father."},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor."},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination."},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, shall himself fall into his own pit; but the perfect shall inherit good."},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out."},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men conceal themselves."},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy."},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil."},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people."},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days."},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"A man laden with the blood of any person, fleeth to the pit: let no man stay him."},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"Whoso walketh in integrity shall be saved; but he that is perverted in his double ways, shall fall in one of them."},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless shall have poverty enough."},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"A faithful man aboundeth with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent."},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"To have respect of persons is not good; but for a piece of bread will a man transgress."},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"He that hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, and knoweth not that poverty shall come upon him."},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"He that rebuketh a man shall afterwards find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue."},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"Whoso robbeth his father and his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, the same is the companion of a destroyer."},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"He that is puffed up in soul exciteth contention; but he that relieth upon Jehovah shall be made fat."},{"verseNumber":26,"text":"He that confideth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered."},{"verseNumber":27,"text":"He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that withdraweth his eyes shall have many a curse."},{"verseNumber":28,"text":"When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase."}],"citation":{"inline":"Proverbs 28 (DBT)","markdown":"[Proverbs 28](https://primebible.com/dbt/proverbs/28)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* DBT. https://primebible.com/dbt/proverbs/28 (accessed 2026-05-27)."}}