Proverbs 28

• 1. The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions.
• 2. When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But with wise and knowledgeable leaders, there is stability.
• 3. A poor person who oppresses the poor is like a pounding rain that destroys the crops.
• 4. To reject the law is to praise the wicked; to obey the law is to fight them.
• 5. Evil people don't understand justice, but those who follow the LORD understand completely.
• 6. It is better to be poor and honest than rich and crooked.
• 7. Young people who obey the law are wise; those who seek out worthless companions bring shame to their parents.
• 8. A person who makes money by charging interest will lose it. It will end up in the hands of someone who is kind to the poor.
• 9. The prayers of a person who ignores the law are despised.
• 10. Those who lead the upright into sin will fall into their own trap, but the honest will inherit good things.
• 11. Rich people picture themselves as wise, but their real poverty is evident to the poor.
• 12. When the godly succeed, everyone is glad. When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.
• 13. People who cover over their sins will not prosper. But if they confess and forsake them, they will receive mercy.
• 14. Blessed are those who have a tender conscience, but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble.
• 15. A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor as a lion or bear attacking them.
• 16. Only a stupid prince will oppress his people, but a king will have a long reign if he hates dishonesty and bribes.
• 17. A murderer's tormented conscience will drive him into the grave. Don't protect him!
• 18. The honest will be rescued from harm, but those who are crooked will be destroyed.
• 19. Hard workers have plenty of food; playing around brings poverty.
• 20. The trustworthy will get a rich reward. But the person who wants to get rich quick will only get into trouble.
• 21. Showing partiality is never good, yet some will do wrong for something as small as a piece of bread.
• 22. A greedy person tries to get rich quick, but it only leads to poverty.
• 23. In the end, people appreciate frankness more than flattery.
• 24. Robbing your parents and then saying, "What's wrong with that?" is as serious as committing murder.
• 25. Greed causes fighting; trusting the LORD leads to prosperity.
• 26. Trusting oneself is foolish, but those who walk in wisdom are safe.
• 27. Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing. But a curse will come upon those who close their eyes to poverty.
• 28. When the wicked take charge, people hide. When the wicked meet disaster, the godly multiply.

Proverbs 29

• 1. Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be broken beyond repair.
• 2. When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.
• 3. The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted.
• 4. A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it.
• 5. To flatter people is to lay a trap for their feet.
• 6. Evil people are trapped by sin, but the righteous escape, shouting for joy.
• 7. The godly know the rights of the poor; the wicked don't care to know.
• 8. Mockers can get a whole town agitated, but those who are wise will calm anger.
• 9. If a wise person takes a fool to court, there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction.
• 10. The bloodthirsty hate the honest, but the upright seek out the honest.
• 11. A fool gives full vent to anger, but a wise person quietly holds it back.
• 12. If a ruler honors liars, all his advisers will be wicked.
• 13. The poor and the oppressor have this in common--the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
• 14. A king who is fair to the poor will have a long reign.
• 15. To discipline and reprimand a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.
• 16. When the wicked are in authority, sin increases. But the godly will live to see the tyrant's downfall.
• 17. Discipline your children, and they will give you happiness and peace of mind.
• 18. When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is happy.
• 19. For a servant, mere words are not enough--discipline is needed. For the words may be understood, but they are not heeded.
• 20. There is more hope for a fool than for someone who speaks without thinking.
• 21. A servant who is pampered from childhood will later become a rebel.
• 22. A hot-tempered person starts fights and gets into all kinds of sin.
• 23. Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor.
• 24. If you assist a thief, you are only hurting yourself. You will be punished if you report the crime, but you will be cursed if you don't.
• 25. Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but to trust the LORD means safety.
• 26. Many seek the ruler's favor, but justice comes from the LORD.
• 27. The godly despise the wicked; the wicked despise the godly.

New Living Translation: 228 of 324 days.