Proverbs 28:11-28

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

¹¹ The rich is wise in self-esteem,
    but an intelligent poor person sees through the pose.^(A)
12 When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory,
    but when the wicked prevail, people go into hiding.^(B)
13 No one who conceals transgressions will prosper,
    but one who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.^(C)
14 Happy is the one who is never without fear,
    but one who is hard-hearted will fall into calamity.^(D)
15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear
    is a wicked ruler over a poor people.^(E)
16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
    but one who hates unjust gain will enjoy a long life.
¹⁷ If someone is burdened with the blood of another,
    let that killer be a fugitive until death;
    let no one offer assistance.^(F)
18 One who walks in integrity will be safe,
    but whoever follows crooked ways will fall into the Pit.^[a](G)
19 Anyone who tills the land will have plenty of bread,
    but one who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.^(H)
20 The faithful will abound with blessings,
    but one who is in a hurry to be rich will not go unpunished.^(I)
21 To show partiality is not good,
    yet for a piece of bread a person may do wrong.
²² The miser is in a hurry to get rich
    and does not know that loss is sure to come.
²³ Whoever rebukes a person will afterward find more favor
    than one who flatters with the tongue.^(J)
24 Anyone who robs father or mother
    and says, “That is no crime,”
    is partner to a thug.^(K)
25 The greedy person stirs up strife,
    but whoever trusts in the Lord will be enriched.^(L)
26 Those who trust in their own wits are fools,
    but those who walk in wisdom come through safely.
²⁷ Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing,
    but one who turns a blind eye will get many a curse.^(M)
28 When the wicked prevail, people go into hiding,
    but when they perish, the righteous increase.