God’s Word Translation
Proverbs 28:1
1A wicked person flees when no one is chasing him, but righteous people are as bold as lions.
Proverbs 28:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
- New International Version (NIV)The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The wicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous are bold as a lion.
Context of Proverbs 28:1
A wicked person flees when no one is chasing him, but righteous people are as bold as lions. 2When a country is in revolt, it has many rulers, but only with a person who has understanding and knowledge will it last a long time. 3A poor person who oppresses poorer people is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
Read all of Proverbs 28Proverbs 28:1 word by word
נָ֣סוּ וְאֵין־רֹדֵ֣ף רָשָׁ֑ע וְ֝צַדִּיקִ֗ים כִּכְפִ֥יר יִבְטָֽח׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 28:1
- Exodus 11:8Then all these officials of yours will come, bow down to me, and say, ‘You and all the people who follow you, get out!’ After that I will leave.” Burning with anger, Moses left Pharaoh.
- Psalms 27:1The Lord is my light and my salvation. Who is there to fear? The Lord is my life’s fortress. Who is there to be afraid of?
- Psalms 46:2That is why we are not afraid even when the earth quakes or the mountains topple into the depths of the sea.
- Psalms 112:7He is not afraid of bad news. His heart remains secure, full of confidence in the Lord.
- Isaiah 26:3With perfect peace you will protect those whose minds cannot be changed, because they trust you.
- Daniel 3:16Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered King Nebuchadnezzar, “We don’t need to answer your last question.
- Daniel 6:10When Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went to his house. An upper room in his house had windows that opened in the direction of Jerusalem. Three times each day he got down on his knees and prayed to his God. He had always praised God this way.
- Acts 4:13After they found out that Peter and John had no education or special training, they were surprised to see how boldly they spoke. They realized that these men had been with Jesus.
- Acts 14:3Paul and Barnabas stayed in the city of Iconium for a long time. They spoke boldly about the Lord, who confirmed their message about his good will by having them perform miracles and do amazing things.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:2As you know, we suffered rough and insulting treatment in Philippi. But our God gave us the courage to tell you his Good News in spite of strong opposition.
Commentaries on Proverbs 28:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1The wicked flee - Every wicked man, however bold he may appear, is full of dreary apprehensions relative to both worlds. But the righteous has true courage, being conscious of his own innocence, and the approbation of his God. The unpitious fleeith - Old MS. Bible. This word is often used for impious, wicked, ungodly; hence it appears that our word pity anciently meant piety or godliness.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1Verse 1 Sin makes men cowards. Whatever difficulties the righteous meet in the way of duty, they are not daunted.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1The wicked face God's curse for breaking his covenant (see Leviticus 26:14–17, 36–37).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-28Pr 28:1-28. 1. A bad conscience makes men timid; the righteous are alone truly bold (Pr 14:26; Psa 27:1).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 28
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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