Proverbs 28 | BSB Bible Study

Proverbs 28:1 (BSB)
The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

Proverbs 28:2 (BSB)
A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.

Proverbs 28:3 (BSB)
A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.

Proverbs 28:4 (BSB)
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.

Proverbs 28:5 (BSB)
Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.

Proverbs 28:6 (BSB)
Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.

Proverbs 28:7 (BSB)
A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.

Proverbs 28:8 (BSB)
He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.

Proverbs 28:9 (BSB)
Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.

Proverbs 28:10 (BSB)
He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.

Proverbs 28:11 (BSB)
A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.

Proverbs 28:12 (BSB)
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

Proverbs 28:13 (BSB)
He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.

Proverbs 28:14 (BSB)
Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

Proverbs 28:15 (BSB)
Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.

Proverbs 28:16 (BSB)
A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.

Proverbs 28:17 (BSB)
A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.

Proverbs 28:18 (BSB)
He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.

Proverbs 28:19 (BSB)
The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

Proverbs 28:20 (BSB)
A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

Proverbs 28:21 (BSB)
To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.

Proverbs 28:22 (BSB)
A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.

Proverbs 28:23 (BSB)
He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.

Proverbs 28:24 (BSB)
He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.

Proverbs 28:25 (BSB)
A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

Proverbs 28:26 (BSB)
He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.

Proverbs 28:27 (BSB)
Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

Proverbs 28:28 (BSB)
When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.

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