Proverbs 28:12

The Message

When good people are promoted, everything is great, but when the bad are in charge, watch out!

Cross References

1 Kings 19:3

When Elijah saw how things were, he ran for dear life to Beersheba, far in the south of Judah. He left his young servant there and then went on into the desert another day’s journey. He came to a lone broom bush and collapsed in its shade, wanting in the worst way to be done with it all—to just die: “Enough of this, God! Take my life—I’m ready to join my ancestors in the grave!” Exhausted, he fell asleep under the lone broom bush. Suddenly an angel shook him awake and said, “Get up and eat!”

Proverbs 11:10

When it goes well for good people, the whole town cheers; when it goes badly for bad people, the town celebrates.

Proverbs 28:28

When corruption takes over, good people go underground, but when the crooks are thrown out, it’s safe to come out.

Proverbs 29:2

When good people run things, everyone is glad, but when the ruler is bad, everyone groans.

Ecclesiastes 10:16

Unlucky the land whose king is a young pup, And whose princes party all night. Lucky the land whose king is mature, Where the princes behave themselves And don’t drink themselves silly. * * *

Jeremiah 36:19

The government officials told Baruch, “You need to get out of here. Go into hiding, you and Jeremiah. Don’t let anyone know where you are!”

Jeremiah 5:1

“Patrol Jerusalem’s streets. Look around. Take note. Search the market squares. See if you can find one man, one woman, A single soul who does what is right and tries to live a true life. I want to forgive that person.” God’s Decree. “But if all they do is say, ‘As sure as God lives . . . ’ they’re nothing but a bunch of liars.”