Proverbs 28:28

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

When crooks are in control, everyone tries to hide, but when they lose power, good people are everywhere.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 22:12

Joash hid in the temple with them for six years while Athaliah ruled as queen of Judah.

Esther 8:17

In every province and city where the law was sent, the Jews had parties and celebrated. Many of the people in the provinces accepted the Jewish religion, because they were now afraid of the Jews.

Job 24:4

The poor are trampled and forced to hide

Proverbs 28:12

When an honest person wins, it's time to celebrate; when crooks are in control, it's best to hide.

Proverbs 28:27

Giving to the poor will keep you from poverty, but if you close your eyes to their needs, everyone will curse you.

Proverbs 29:1

If you keep being stubborn after many warnings, you will suddenly discover you have gone too far.

Proverbs 29:2

When justice rules a nation, everyone is glad; when injustice rules, everyone groans.