Proverbs 28:12-20

12When the righteous triumph, there is great elation; but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding.

13Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

14Blessed is the one who always trembles before God, but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.

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

16A tyrannical ruler practices extortion, but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.

17Anyone tormented by the guilt of murder will seek refuge in the grave; let no one hold them back.

18The one whose walk is blameless is kept safe, but the one whose ways are perverse will fall into the pit.

19Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies will have their fill of poverty.

20A faithful person will be richly blessed, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished.