Proverbs 28:28

Catholic Public Domain Version

When the impious rise up, men will hide themselves. When they perish, the just shall be multiplied.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 22:12

Therefore, he was with them, hidden in the house of God, for six years, while Athaliah reigned over the land.

Esther 8:17

and that I have not eaten at Haman's table, nor has the king's feasts pleased me, and that I have not drunk the wine of his libations,

Job 24:4

They have undermined the way of the poor, and have pressed together the meek of the earth.

Proverbs 28:12

In the exultation of the just, there is great glory. When the impious reign, men are brought to ruin.

Proverbs 28:27

Whoever gives to the poor shall not be in need. Whoever despises his petition will suffer scarcity.

Proverbs 29:1

The man who, with a stiff neck, treats the one who corrects him with contempt will be suddenly overwhelmed to his own destruction, and reason shall not follow him.

Proverbs 29:2

When just men are multiplied, the common people shall rejoice. When the impious take up the leadership, the people shall mourn.