Proverbs 28:28

Bible in Basic English 1965

When evil-doers are lifted up, men take cover; but when destruction overtakes them, the upright are increased.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 22:12

And she kept him safe with her in the house of God for six years, while Athaliah was ruling the land.

Esther 8:17

And in every part of the kingdom and in every town, wherever the king's letter and his order came, the Jews were glad with great joy, and had a feast and a good day. And a great number of the people of the land became Jews: for the fear of the Jews had come on them.

Job 24:4

The crushed are turned out of the way; all the poor of the earth go into a secret place together.

Proverbs 28:12

When the upright do well, there is great glory; but when evil-doers are lifted up, men do not let themselves be seen.

Proverbs 28:27

He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them.

Proverbs 29:1

A man hating sharp words and making his heart hard, will suddenly be broken and will not be made well again.

Proverbs 29:2

When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.