Holy Bible: Easy-To-Read Version

Proverbs 28:12-18 Holy Bible: Easy-To-Read Version (ETR)

12. When good people become leaders, everything is great, but when the wicked rise to power, everyone hides.

13. Whoever hides their sins will not be successful, but whoever confesses their sins and stops doing wrong will receive mercy.

14. People who respect others will be blessed, but stubborn people will have plenty of troubles.

15. An evil ruler over those who are helpless is like an angry lion or a charging bear.

16. A foolish ruler hurts the people under him, but a ruler who hates wrong will rule for a long time.

17. A murderer will never have peace. Don’t support such a person.

18. Honest people will be safe, but dishonest people will be ruined.