Proverbs 28:14-28

NHEB(i) 14 Blessed is the man who is always reverent; but the one who hardens his heart will fall into evil. 15 As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people. 16 A prince who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, but one who hates ill-gotten gain will prolong his days. 17 A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; no one will support him. 18 Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly. 19 One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty. 20 A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished. 21 To show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread. 22 A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him. 23 One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue. 24 Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, "It's not wrong." He is a partner with a destroyer. 25 One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in the LORD will prosper. 26 One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe. 27 One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses. 28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.