Proverbs 28:1

The Boldness of the Righteous · Proverbs 28:1–28
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Translations

Modern
The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Traditional
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Literal
The wicked flee and no one is pursuing, and the righteous are confident as a young lion.
Latin
Fugit impius nemine persequente; justus autem, quasi leo confidens, absque terrore erit.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

Notes

The wicked face God's curse for breaking his covenant (see Leviticus 26:14–17, 36–37).

Theme notes and profiles

Nehemiah’s Confidence in God

Glossary

Fear Hezekiah Lion Proverbs, Book of

Topics

Being Brave Boldness of the Righteous Character of Saints: Bold Character of the Wicked: Fearful Compared To Saints: Lions Conscience: Guilty Courage: Scriptures Relating To Cowardice: General Scriptures Concerning Cowards Holy Boldness: A Characteristic of Saints Lions Remorse: General Scriptures Concerning Righteous: Lions Righteousness: They Who Walk In, and Follow are Bold As a Lion Sin: Fruits of The Lion of Boldness of Saints Unholy Fear: A Guilty Conscience Leads To Wicked (People): Contrasted with Righteous People