Proverbs 28:1
The Scripture
(1) The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Proverbs 28 the text contrasts the wicked who are punished and the righteous who prosper, showing that God rewards those who follow his ways. It also warns that the poor who are unjust are judged harshly, while the poor who are righteous will be sustained. The chapter emphasizes that true wisdom includes both moral integrity and practical care for the needy.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Leviticus 26:17Leviticus 26:36Deuteronomy 28:7Deuteronomy 28:25II Kings 7:6II Kings 7:7II Kings 7:15Psalms 53:5Isaiah 7:2Jeremiah 20:4Exodus 11:8Psalms 27:1
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