Proverbs 28:12-20

12When the righteous triumph, there is great rejoicing, but when the wicked come to power, people hide.

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

14Happy is the one who is always reverent, but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

15A wicked ruler over a helpless people is like a roaring lion or a charging bear.

16A leader who lacks understanding is very oppressive, but one who hates dishonest profit prolongs his life.

17Someone burdened by bloodguilt will be a fugitive until death. Let no one help him.

18The one who lives with integrity will be helped, but one who distorts right and wrong 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 person will have many blessings, but one in a hurry to get rich will not go unpunished.