Proverbs 28:12-20

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

13Whoever covers over his sins does not prosper. Whoever confesses and abandons them receives compassion.

14Blessed is the one who is always fearful ⌞of sin⌟, but whoever is hard-hearted falls into disaster.

15⌞Like⌟ a roaring lion and a charging bear, ⌞so⌟ a wicked ruler is a threat to poor people.

16A leader without understanding taxes ⌞his people⌟ heavily, but those who hate unjust gain will live longer.

17A person burdened with the guilt of murder will be a fugitive down to his grave. No one will help him.

18Whoever lives honestly will be safe. Whoever lives dishonestly will fall all at once.

19Whoever works his land will have plenty to eat. Whoever chases unrealistic dreams will have plenty of nothing.

20A trustworthy person has many blessings, but anyone in a hurry to get rich will not escape punishment.