Proverbs 28:28

The Message

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

Cross References

Proverbs 28:12

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

Proverbs 28:27

Be generous to the poor—you’ll never go hungry; shut your eyes to their needs, and run a gauntlet of curses.

Proverbs 29:1

For people who hate discipline and only get more stubborn, There’ll come a day when life tumbles in and they break, but by then it’ll be too late to help them.

Proverbs 29:2

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