Book of Proverbs - Chapter 28

The wicked flee when no man pursueth but the righteous are bold as a lion.

PROVERBS 28:1

For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

PROVERBS 28:2

A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

PROVERBS 28:3

They that forsake the law praise the wicked but such as keep the law contend with them.

PROVERBS 28:4

Evil men understand not judgment but they that seek the LORD understand all things.

PROVERBS 28:5

Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

PROVERBS 28:6

Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

PROVERBS 28:7

He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

PROVERBS 28:8

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

PROVERBS 28:9

Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit but the upright shall have good things in possession.

PROVERBS 28:10

The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

PROVERBS 28:11

When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.

PROVERBS 28:12

He that covereth his sins shall not prosper but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

PROVERBS 28:13

Happy is the man that feareth alway but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

PROVERBS 28:14

As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.

PROVERBS 28:15

The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

PROVERBS 28:16

A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.

PROVERBS 28:17

Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

PROVERBS 28:18

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

PROVERBS 28:19

A faithful man shall abound with blessings but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.

PROVERBS 28:20

To have respect of persons is not good for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.

PROVERBS 28:21

He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.

PROVERBS 28:22

He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.

PROVERBS 28:23

Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.

PROVERBS 28:24

He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

PROVERBS 28:25

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

PROVERBS 28:26

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

PROVERBS 28:27

When the wicked rise, men hide themselves but when they perish, the righteous increase.

PROVERBS 28:28

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Say, We believe in God and what was sent down to us, and what was sent down to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob and the Tribes, and what was given to Moses, Jesus and all the Prophets by their Lord
Quran 2:136

Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me
John 14:6

Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I
John 14:28

Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord
Deuteronomy 6:4

The Creator of the heavens and the earth. He has made for you mates from yourselves, and for the cattle (also) mates. By this means He creates you (in the wombs)
Quran 42:11

O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians): Come to a word that is just between us and you, that we worship none but Allah, and that we associate no partners with Him, and that none of us shall take others as lords besides Allah
Quran 3:64

I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me
John 5:30

Indeed, We have revealed to you, (O Muhammad), as We revealed to Noah and the prophets after him. And we revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, the Descendants, Jesus, Job, Jonah, Aaron, and Solomon, and to David We gave the book (of Psalms)
Quran 4:163

Blessed be He Who has placed in the heaven big stars, and has placed therein a great lamp (sun), and a moon giving light. And He it is Who has put the night and the day in succession
Quran 25:61

He (Jesus) Himself stood in their midst and said to them, Peace be to you
Luke 24:36

O My servants who have transgressed against themselves, do not despair of the mercy of God. Indeed, God forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful
Quran 39: 53

Indeed, man is in loss, except those who have faith and do righteous deeds, and advise one another to truth and patience
Quran 103:1-3

The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord
Mark 12:29

Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God
John 20:17

And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
Matthew 27:46

Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.
John 13:16

Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind
Matthew 22:37

By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me.
John 5:30

Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.
John 5:19

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 7:21

Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me
Isaiah 49:9

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