Berean Standard Bible

Proverbs 28:12-20

12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

13He who conceals his sins will not prosper,but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.

14Blessed is the man who is always reverent,1but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

15Like a roaring lion or a charging bearis a wicked ruler over a helpless people.

16A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor,but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.

17A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit;2let no one support him.

18He who walks with integrity will be kept safe,but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.

19The one who works his land will have plenty of food,but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

20A faithful man will abound with blessings,but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

Notes

1. Proverbs 28:14 Or always fears the LORD; Hebrew does not include the LORD. ↩
2. Proverbs 28:17 Or will be a fugitive until death ↩