{"id":1490,"date":"2015-01-10T13:47:08","date_gmt":"2015-01-10T13:47:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro28\/"},"modified":"2020-03-09T03:58:35","modified_gmt":"2020-03-09T07:58:35","slug":"pro28","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro28\/","title":{"rendered":"Proverbs 28"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"main\">\r\n <div class=\"chapterlabel\"><a name=\"V0\"> 28<\/a><\/div><div class=\"p\">\r\n <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V1\">1\u00a0<\/a><\/span>The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V2\">2\u00a0<\/a><\/span>For the transgression of a land many <span class=\"add\">are<\/span> the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding <span class=\"add\">and<\/span> knowledge the state <span class=\"add\">thereof<\/span> shall be prolonged.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V3\">3\u00a0<\/a><\/span>A poor man that oppresseth the poor <span class=\"add\">is like<\/span> a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V4\">4\u00a0<\/a><\/span>They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V5\">5\u00a0<\/a><\/span>Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all <span class=\"add\">things. <\/span>  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V6\">6\u00a0<\/a><\/span>Better <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than <span class=\"add\">he that is<\/span> perverse <span class=\"add\">in his<\/span> ways, though he <span class=\"add\">be<\/span> rich.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V7\">7\u00a0<\/a><\/span>Whoso keepeth the law <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous <span class=\"add\">men<\/span> shameth his father.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V8\">8\u00a0<\/a><\/span>He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V9\">9\u00a0<\/a><\/span>He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer <span class=\"add\">shall be<\/span> abomination.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V10\">10\u00a0<\/a><\/span>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 <span class=\"add\">things<\/span> in possession.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V11\">11\u00a0<\/a><\/span>The rich man <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V12\">12\u00a0<\/a><\/span>When righteous <span class=\"add\">men<\/span> do rejoice, <span class=\"add\">there is<\/span> great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V13\">13\u00a0<\/a><\/span>He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh <span class=\"add\">them<\/span> shall have mercy.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V14\">14\u00a0<\/a><\/span>Happy <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V15\">15\u00a0<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"add\">As<\/span> a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; <span class=\"add\">so is<\/span> a wicked ruler over the poor people.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V16\">16\u00a0<\/a><\/span>The prince that wanteth understanding <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> also a great oppressor: <span class=\"add\">but<\/span> he that hateth covetousness shall prolong <span class=\"add\">his<\/span> days.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V17\">17\u00a0<\/a><\/span>A man that doeth violence to the blood of <span class=\"add\">any<\/span> person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V18\">18\u00a0<\/a><\/span>Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but <span class=\"add\">he that is<\/span> perverse <span class=\"add\">in his<\/span> ways shall fall at once.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V19\">19\u00a0<\/a><\/span>He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain <span class=\"add\">persons<\/span> shall have poverty enough.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V20\">20\u00a0<\/a><\/span>A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V21\">21\u00a0<\/a><\/span>To have respect of persons <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> not good: for for a piece of bread <span class=\"add\">that<\/span> man will transgress.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V22\">22\u00a0<\/a><\/span>He that hasteth to be rich <span class=\"add\">hath<\/span> an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V23\">23\u00a0<\/a><\/span>He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V24\">24\u00a0<\/a><\/span>Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, <span class=\"add\">It is<\/span> no transgression; the same <span class=\"add\">is<\/span> the companion of a destroyer.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V25\">25\u00a0<\/a><\/span>He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V26\">26\u00a0<\/a><\/span>He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V27\">27\u00a0<\/a><\/span>He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.  <span class=\"verse\"> <a name=\"V28\">28\u00a0<\/a><\/span>When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. <\/div><hr \/><\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"chapters\">\r\n    <h3>Proverbs Chapters<\/h3>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro01\">1<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro02\">2<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro03\">3<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro04\">4<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro05\">5<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro06\">6<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro07\">7<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro08\">8<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro09\">9<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro10\">10<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro11\">11<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro12\">12<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro13\">13<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro14\">14<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro15\">15<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro16\">16<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro17\">17<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro18\">18<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro19\">19<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro20\">20<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro21\">21<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro22\">22<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro23\">23<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro24\">24<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro25\">25<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro26\">26<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro27\">27<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro28\">28<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro29\">29<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro30\">30<\/a>\r\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/pro31\">31<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>28 1\u00a0The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. 2\u00a0For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. 3\u00a0A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. 4\u00a0They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. 5\u00a0Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. 6\u00a0Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. 7\u00a0Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. 8\u00a0He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. 9\u00a0He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. 10\u00a0Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession. 11\u00a0The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. 12\u00a0When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. 13\u00a0He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. 14\u00a0Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. 15\u00a0 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. 16\u00a0The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[21],"class_list":["post-1490","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-proverbs"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1490","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1490"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1490\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3882,"href":"https:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1490\/revisions\/3882"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1490"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1490"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/12tribes.net\/bible\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1490"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}