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28:1  The wicked flee when no one is chasing them! But the godly are bold as lions!
28:2  When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily; but with honest, sensible leaders there is stability.
28:3  When a poor man oppresses those even poorer, he is like an unexpected flood sweeping away their last hope.
28:4  To complain about the law is to praise wickedness. To obey the law is to fight evil.
28:5  Evil men don’t understand the importance of justice, but those who follow the Lord are much concerned about it.
28:6  Better to be poor and honest than rich and a cheater.
28:7  Young men who are wise obey the law; a son who is a member of a lawless gang is a shame to his father.
28:8  Income from exploiting the poor will end up in the hands of someone who pities them.
28:9  God doesn’t listen to the prayers of those who flout the law.
28:10  A curse on those who lead astray the godly. But men who encourage the upright to do good shall be given a worthwhile reward.
28:11  Rich men are conceited, but their real poverty is evident to the poor.
28:12  When the godly are successful, everyone is glad. When the wicked succeed, everyone is sad.
28:13  A man who refuses to admit his mistakes can never be successful. But if he confesses and forsakes them, he gets another chance.
28:14  Blessed is the man who reveres God, but the man who doesn’t care is headed for serious trouble.
28:15  A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor as a lion or bear attacking them.
28:16  Only a stupid prince will oppress his people, but a king will have a long reign if he hates dishonesty and bribes.
28:17  A murderer’s conscience will drive him into hell. Don’t stop him!
28:18  Good men will be rescued from harm, but cheaters will be destroyed.
28:19  Hard work brings prosperity; playing around brings poverty.
28:20  The man who wants to do right will get a rich reward. But the man who wants to get rich quick will quickly fail.
28:21  Giving preferred treatment to rich people is a clear case of selling one’s soul for a piece of bread.
28:22  Trying to get rich quick is evil and leads to poverty.
28:23  In the end, people appreciate frankness more than flattery.
28:24  A man who robs his parents and says, “What’s wrong with that?” is no better than a murderer.
28:25  Greed causes fighting; trusting God leads to prosperity.
28:26  A man is a fool to trust himself! But those who use God’s wisdom are safe.
28:27  If you give to the poor, your needs will be supplied! But a curse upon those who close their eyes to poverty.
28:28  When the wicked prosper, good men go away; when the wicked meet disaster, good men return.