Proverbs 28:14-28

Happy is the one who is always reverent,  but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.  A wicked ruler over a helpless people  is like a roaring lion or a charging bear.  A leader who lacks understanding is very oppressive, but one who hates dishonest profit prolongs his life.  Someone burdened by bloodguilt  will be a fugitive until death.  Let no one help him.  The one who lives with integrity will be helped, but one who distorts right and wrong  will suddenly fall.  The one who works his land will have plenty of food,  but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.  A faithful person will have many blessings,  but one in a hurry to get rich  will not go unpunished. It is not good to show partiality   — yet even a courageous person may sin for a piece of bread.  A greedy one  is in a hurry for wealth; he doesn’t know that poverty will come to him.  One who rebukes a person will later find more favor  than one who flatters with his tongue.  The one who robs his father or mother  and says, “That’s no sin,”  is a companion to a person who destroys.  A greedy person stirs up conflict,  but whoever trusts in the  Lord will prosper.  The one who trusts in himself  is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.  The one who gives to the poor will not be in need, but one who turns his eyes away  will receive many curses.  When the wicked come to power, people hide, but when they are destroyed, the righteous flourish.