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Scripture Context
Proverbs 28:13 - Proverbs 28:23
13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
14 Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor; but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved; but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
21 To have respect of persons is not good; for, for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
22 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
23 He that rebuketh a man, afterwards shall find more favor than he that flattereth with the tongue.