Proverbs 28:7-17
A child who understands what is right learns from instruction.
But a child who likes to eat too much brings shame on his father.
Someone might get rich by taking interest or profit from poor people.
But that person only piles up wealth for someone who will be kind to poor people.
If you don’t pay attention to my instruction,
even your prayers are hated.
Those who lead honest people down an evil path
will fall into their own trap.
But those who are without blame
will receive good things.
Rich people may think they are wise.
But a poor person with understanding knows that rich people are fooling themselves.
When godly people win, everyone is very happy.
But when sinners take charge, everyone hides.
Anyone who hides their sins doesn’t succeed.
But anyone who admits their sins and gives them up finds mercy.
Blessed is the one who always trembles in front of God.
But anyone who makes their heart stubborn will get into trouble.
An evil person who rules over helpless people
is like a roaring lion or an angry bear.
A ruler who is mean to his people takes money from them by force.
But one who hates money gained in the wrong way will rule a long time.
Anyone troubled by the guilt of murder
will seek to escape their guilt by death.
No one should keep them from it.
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