Proverbs 28:28

God's Word

When wicked people rise, people hide. When they die, righteous people increase.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 22:12

Joash was with the priests. He was hidden in God’s temple for six years while Athaliah ruled the country.

Esther 8:17

In every province and every city where the king’s message and decree arrived, the Jews were happy and joyful, feasting and enjoying a holiday. Then many common people pretended to be Jews because they were terrified of the Jews.

Job 24:4

They force needy people off the road. All the poor people of the country go into hiding.

Proverbs 28:12

When righteous people triumph, there is great glory, but when wicked people rise, people hide themselves.

Proverbs 28:27

Whoever gives to the poor lacks nothing. Whoever ignores the poor receives many curses.

Proverbs 29:1

A person who will not bend after many warnings will suddenly be broken beyond repair.

Proverbs 29:2

When righteous people increase, the people ⌞of God⌟ rejoice, but when a wicked person rules, everybody groans.