Proverbs 28:28

New Century Version

When the wicked get control, everybody hides, but when they die, good people do well.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 22:12

He hid with them in the Temple of God for six years. During that time Athaliah ruled the land.

Esther 8:17

As the king’s order went to every state and city, there was joy and gladness among the Jewish people. In every state and city to which the king’s order went, they were having feasts and celebrating. And many people through all the empire became Jews, because they were afraid of the Jewish people.

Job 24:4

They push needy people off the path; all the poor of the land hide from them.

Proverbs 28:12

When good people triumph, there is great happiness, but when the wicked get control, everybody hides.

Proverbs 28:27

Whoever gives to the poor will have everything he needs, but the one who ignores the poor will receive many curses.

Proverbs 29:1

Whoever is stubborn after being corrected many times will suddenly be hurt beyond cure.

Proverbs 29:2

When good people do well, everyone is happy, but when evil people rule, everyone groans.