{"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/kjv/proverbs/28","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-05-30T11:24:31.270Z"},"reference":{"translation":"KJV","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 <i>are</i> the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding <i>and</i> knowledge the state <i>thereof</i> shall be prolonged."},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"A poor man that oppresseth the poor <i>is like</i> 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 <i>things</i>."},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"Better <i>is</i> the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than <i>he that is</i> perverse <i>in his</i> ways, though he <i>be</i> rich."},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"Whoso keepeth the law <i>is</i> a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous <i>men</i> shameth his father."},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor."},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer <i>shall be</i> abomination."},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good <i>things</i> in possession."},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"The rich man <i>is</i> wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out."},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"When righteous <i>men</i> do rejoice, <i>there is</i> great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden."},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh <i>them</i> shall have mercy."},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"Happy <i>is</i> the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief."},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"<i>As</i> a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; <i>so is</i> a wicked ruler over the poor people."},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"The prince that wanteth understanding <i>is</i> also a great oppressor: <i>but</i> he that hateth covetousness shall prolong <i>his</i> days."},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"A man that doeth violence to the blood of <i>any</i> person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him."},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but <i>he that is</i> perverse <i>in his</i> ways shall fall at once."},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain <i>persons</i> 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 innocent."},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"To have respect of persons <i>is</i> not good: for for a piece of bread <i>that</i> man will transgress."},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"He that hasteth to be rich <i>hath</i> an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him."},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue."},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, <i>It is</i> no transgression; the same <i>is</i> the companion of a destroyer."},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"He that is of a proud heart 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 (KJV)","markdown":"[Proverbs 28](https://primebible.com/kjv/proverbs/28)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* KJV. https://primebible.com/kjv/proverbs/28 (accessed 2026-05-30)."}}