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Proverbs 28 New Living Translation

Proverbs 28New Living Translation

28 The wicked run away when no one is chasing them,
    but the godly are as bold as lions.

² When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily.
    But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.

³ A poor person who oppresses the poor
    is like a pounding rain that destroys the crops.

⁴ To reject the law is to praise the wicked;
    to obey the law is to fight them.

⁵ Evil people don’t understand justice,
    but those who follow the Lordunderstand completely.

⁶ Better to be poor and honest
    than to be dishonest and rich.

⁷ Young people who obey the law are wise;
    those with wild friends bring shame to their parents.^[a]

⁸ Income from charging high interest rates
    will end up in the pocket of someone who is kind to the poor.

⁹ God detests the prayers
    of a person who ignores the law.

¹⁰ Those who lead good people along an evil path
    will fall into their own trap,
    but the honest will inherit good things.

¹¹ Rich people may think they are wise,
    but a poor person with discernment can see right through them.

¹² When the godly succeed, everyone is glad.
    When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.

¹³ People who conceal their sins will not prosper,
    but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.

¹⁴ Blessed are those who fear to do wrong,^[b]
    but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble.

¹⁵ A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor
    as a roaring lion or an attacking bear.

¹⁶ A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people,
    but one who hates corruption will have a long life.

¹⁷ A murderer’s tormented conscience will drive him into the grave.
    Don’t protect him!

¹⁸ The blameless will be rescued from harm,
    but the crooked will be suddenly destroyed.

¹⁹ A hard worker has plenty of food,
    but a person who chases fantasies ends up in poverty.

²⁰ The trustworthy person will get a rich reward,
    but a person who wants quick riches will get into trouble.

²¹ Showing partiality is never good,
    yet some will do wrong for a mere piece of bread.

²² Greedy people try to get rich quick
    but don’t realize they’re headed for poverty.

²³ In the end, people appreciate honest criticism
    far more than flattery.

²⁴ Anyone who steals from his father and mother
    and says, “What’s wrong with that?”
    is no better than a murderer.

²⁵ Greed causes fighting;
    trusting the Lord leads to prosperity.

²⁶ Those who trust their own insight are foolish,
    but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe.

²⁷ Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing,
    but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.

²⁸ When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.
    When the wicked meet disaster, the godly flourish.

The Problem With Pride

February 11, 2016 Save Article

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Proverbs 16:18 (Program: 2223, Air date: 11.9.2014)

1. WHAT PRIDE IS NOT:
   1. Pride is not a good self-image.
      1. Humility is not thinking lowly of ourselves; it is not thinking of ourselves.
         1. Luke 18:9-14
         2. John 13:3-5
   2. Pride is not gratefulness for a job well done.
2. WHAT IS PRIDE?
   1. An attitude of independence from God
   2. A spirit of ungratefulness to God
   3. Esteeming ourselves better than others
3. INDICATORS OF A PROUD PERSON
   1. A proud person becomes irritated when corrected for mistakes.
   2. A proud person accepts praise for things over which he or she has no control (i.e. beauty, talents, abilities).
   3. A proud person has an ungrateful spirit for all that God has done.
   4. A proud person often finds himself in competition with others.
4. PRIDE DEFIES GOD. (Proverbs 6:16-19)
   1. Proverbs 16:5
      1. Why does God hate pride?
         1. It was pride that made the devil the devil.
            1. Isaiah 14:13-16
            2. 1 Timothy 3:6
         2. Pride ruined the human race.
            1. Genesis 3:5
            2. 1 Peter 5:5
5. PRIDE DEFILES MAN. (Proverbs 16:5)
   1. Proverbs 21:4
   2. Mark 7:21-22
      1. Pride comes from within our human nature.
6. PRIDE DIVIDES SOCIETY. (Proverbs 13:10)
   1. There’s never been a war, argument, divorce or church split in which pride was not a major factor.
   2. Proverbs 28:25
      1. Pride puts us out of fellowship with God and others.
7. PRIDE DISHONORS LIFE. (Proverbs 11:2)
   1. A proud person wants honor and esteem, but pride only brings dishonor.
      1. Proverbs 15:33
      2. Proverbs 18:12
      3. Proverbs 29:23
   2. Pride turned the devil into the devil.
      1. Isaiah 14:13-16
         1. Satan is going to be brought down, and Jesus will be exalted.
            1. Philippians 2:5-9
8. PRIDE DESTROYS SOULS. (Proverbs 15:25)
   1. Pride is the road to ruin and destruction.
      1. Proverbs 16:18-19
      2. Proverbs 18:12
         1. National ruin
            1. 2 Chronicles 7:14
         2. Domestic ruin
         3. Financial ruin
         4. Emotional ruin
         5. Spiritual ruin
   2. There is no one too bad that they can’t be saved. 
   3. There is no one too good that they don’t need to be saved.

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