Pro 28:28 | MHM | STEP | The Rise and Fall of the Wicked and the Righteous This section teaches that when wicked people are in power, good people suffer and become less active in public life. But when the wicked lose their power, righteousness and good people increase and society becomes better. v. 28 : When the wicked have authority, people who are wise and good often hide themselves and avoid public roles. The Bible says, when the wicked rise, men hide themselves (Proverbs 28:28 ). This is because they fear unfair treatment, losing their property, or even being hurt for doing what is right. But when the wicked lose their power, righteous people rise up and become more active in the community. The verse continues, when they perish, the righteous increase (Proverbs 28:28 ). When good people are encouraged and given opportunities, society becomes stronger and more just. It is important for leaders to support and protect those who do what is right and to make sure young people are taught to be good.

‏ Proverbs 28:28

The Rise and Fall of the Wicked and the Righteous

This section teaches that when wicked people are in power, good people suffer and become less active in public life. But when the wicked lose their power, righteousness and good people increase and society becomes better.

v. 28: When the wicked have authority, people who are wise and good often hide themselves and avoid public roles. The Bible says, when the wicked rise, men hide themselves (Proverbs 28:28 ^a). This is because they fear unfair treatment, losing their property, or even being hurt for doing what is right. But when the wicked lose their power, righteous people rise up and become more active in the community. The verse continues, when they perish, the righteous increase (Proverbs 28:28 ^b). When good people are encouraged and given opportunities, society becomes stronger and more just. It is important for leaders to support and protect those who do what is right and to make sure young people are taught to be good.