{"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/erv/proverbs/28","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-05-30T19:33:00.455Z"},"reference":{"translation":"ERV","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":"For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged."},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"A needy man that oppresseth the poor is like 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 the LORD understand all things."},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich."},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of gluttonous men shameth his father."},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"He that augmenteth his substance by usury and increase, gathereth it for him that hath pity on 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, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the perfect shall inherit good."},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"The rich man is wise in his own conceit; 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 hide 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 alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief."},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over a poor people."},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days."},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"A man that is laden with the blood of any person shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him."},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once."},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough."},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished."},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"To have respect of persons is not good: neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread."},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, and knoweth not that want shall come upon him."},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue."},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer."},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat."},{"verseNumber":26,"text":"He that trusteth 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 hideth 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 (ERV)","markdown":"[Proverbs 28](https://primebible.com/erv/proverbs/28)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* ERV. https://primebible.com/erv/proverbs/28 (accessed 2026-05-30)."}}