Proverbs 28:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 28:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 28:1 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 28:1 — KJV
“The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.”
— Proverbs 28:1 (KJV)
Proverbs 28:1 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 28:1
“And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked?”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:1: wicked, righteous
“That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:1: wicked, righteous
“And Pharaoh sent, and called for Moses and Aaron, and said unto them, I have sinned this time: the LORD is righteous, and I and my people are wicked.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:1: wicked, righteous
“Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. raise: or, receive”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:1: wicked, righteous
“Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:1: wicked, righteous
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