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28:1  The wicked run away even when no one is chasing them; the right-living, however, stand their ground as boldly as lions.
28:2  Where there is rebellion in a land, there are many petty and contending rulers; But where there is a wise and intelligent leader, peace and order endure.
28:3  A poor person who oppresses others who are poor is like a driving rain that destroys the crops and leaves no food.
28:4  Those who turn their backs on God’s teaching applaud the wicked, while those who observe His instruction oppose them at every turn.
28:5  Evil people are not able to understand justice, but those who pursue the Eternal understand it completely.
28:6  It is better to be a pauper walking in integrity than a dishonest man, even if he is rich.
28:7  Whoever follows God’s teaching is a wise child, but the one who spends time with gluttons and drunks disgraces his parents.
28:8  Anyone who increases his wealth by charging a high rate of interest is only collecting it for another who will deal more liberally with the poor.
28:9  The one who turns his ear from hearing God’s instruction will find that even his prayers are detestable to God.
28:10  Whoever tries to deceive a good person into taking the path of evil will fall into the pit he himself made, but the truly honest shall be the heirs of all that is good.
28:11  A rich man may be wise in his own sight, but a perceptive pauper will see right through him.
28:12  There is much glory when just men celebrate; but when the wicked gain power, people take cover.
28:13  Whoever tries to hide his sins will not succeed, but the one who confesses his sins and leaves them behind will find mercy.
28:14  Happy is the one who always fears the Lord, but the person who hardens his heart to God falls into misfortune.
28:15  Like a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked man ruling over an impoverished people.
28:16  A leader who lacks intelligence cruelly oppresses the people, but one who hates corruption will prosper and live a long life.
28:17  A man guilty of murder is a fugitive, fleeing to the nearest hole in the ground but not escaping death’s cold pit. Don’t do anything to save him.
28:18  Whoever walks in honesty will be safe, but whoever travels the crooked path will suddenly fall.
28:19  Whoever cultivates his land will have plenty of food in the harvest, but whoever cultivates worthless ventures will have poverty in abundance.
28:20  A reliable person will not escape blessings, but one who wants to get rich quick will not escape trouble.
28:21  Showing favoritism is not good; some will desert the truth for a measly crust of bread.
28:22  A greedy person is in a hurry to get rich, but he is ignorant of the loss that is about to overtake him.
28:23  A person who offers constructive criticism will, in the end, be appreciated more than a person who engages in empty flattery.
28:24  One who robs his father or his mother and says, “There’s nothing wrong with that! I had it coming!” walks in the company of murderers.
28:25  When the greedy want more, they stir up trouble; but when a person trusts in the Eternal, he’s sure to prosper.
28:26  Anyone who puts confidence only in himself is a fool, but the person who follows wisdom will be kept safe.
28:27  Whoever gives to the poor will have what he needs, but the one who shuts his eyes to their plight will face curse after curse.
28:28  When the wicked have the upper hand, people go into hiding; but when they perish, the good folk will begin to increase.