Proverbs 28:1 “The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as…”

Proverbs 28:1

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.

Geneva Bible 1599

The wicked flee when none pursueth: but the righteous are bolde as a lyon.

Darby Translation

The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are bold as a lion.

Young's Literal Translation

The wicked have fled and there is no pursuer. And the righteous as a young lion is confident.

Bible in Basic English

The evil man goes running away when no man is after him, but the upright are without fear, like the lion.

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Cross references

“wicked”

Deuteronomy 28:7 Psalm 53:5 Jeremiah 20:4 Leviticus 26:36 Deuteronomy 28:25 2 Kings 7:15

Deuteronomy 28:7 · BSB

The LORD will cause the enemies who rise up against you to be defeated before you. They will march out against you in one direction but flee from you in seven.

Psalm 53:5 · BSB

There they are, overwhelmed with dread, where there was nothing to fear. For God has scattered the bones of those who besieged you. You put them to shame, for God has despised them.

Jeremiah 20:4 · BSB

For this is what the LORD says: ‘I will make you a terror to yourself and to all your friends. They will fall by the sword of their enemies before your very eyes. And I will hand Judah over to the king of Babylon, and he…

Leviticus 26:36 · BSB

As for those of you who survive, I will send a faintness into their hearts in the lands of their enemies, so that even the sound of a windblown leaf will put them to flight. And they will flee as one flees the sword, and…

Deuteronomy 28:25 · BSB

The LORD will cause you to be defeated before your enemies. You will march out against them in one direction but flee from them in seven. You will be an object of horror to all the kingdoms of the earth.

2 Kings 7:15 · BSB

And they tracked them as far as the Jordan, and indeed, the whole way was littered with the clothing and equipment the Arameans had thrown off in haste. So the scouts returned and told the king.

“the righteous”

Psalm 112:7 1 Thessalonians 2:2 Acts 4:13 Acts 14:3 Daniel 3:16–18 Exodus 11:8

Psalm 112:7 · BSB

He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.

1 Thessalonians 2:2 · BSB

As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God.

Acts 4:13 · BSB

When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus.

Acts 14:3 · BSB

So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who affirmed the message of His grace by enabling them to perform signs and wonders.

Daniel 3:16–18 · BSB

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter.

Exodus 11:8 · BSB

And all these officials of yours will come and bow before me, saying, ‘Go, you and all the people who follow you!’ After that, I will depart.” And hot with anger, Moses left Pharaoh’s presence.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.

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