Proverbs 28:12-20

12When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory; But when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.

13He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.

14Happy is the man who is always reverent, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

15Like a roaring lion and a charging bear Is a wicked ruler over poor people.

16A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor, But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.

17A man burdened with bloodshed will flee into a pit; Let no one help him.

18Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved, But he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.

19He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough!

20A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.