Proverbs 28

“The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.” The line’s distinctive content terms include bold, flee, lion. Its relationship to verses 2 shows what work it does in this passage.

“For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state…” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.” The line’s distinctive content terms include poor, food, leaveth. Its relationship to verses 2 and 4 shows what work it does in this passage.

“They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.” The line’s distinctive content terms include contend, forsake, keep. Its relationship to verses 3 and 5 shows what work it does in this passage.

“Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.” Naming Evil keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.” Naming Better keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.” Naming Whoso keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.” The line’s distinctive content terms include conceit, poor, rich. Its relationship to verses 10 and 12 shows what work it does in this passage.

“When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.” The line’s distinctive content terms include glory, hidden, rejoice. Its relationship to verses 11 and 13 shows what work it does in this passage.

“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.” The line’s distinctive content terms include bear, lion, people. Its relationship to verses 16 shows what work it does in this passage.

“The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.” The line’s distinctive content terms include bread, good, persons. Its relationship to verses 20 shows what work it does in this passage.

“He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.” Naming Whoso keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.” The line’s distinctive content terms include hide, increase, perish. Its relationship to verses 27 shows what work it does in this passage.