Chiasm
Proverbs 28:10–18
Proverbs 28:10–183 matched frames1 pivot
Read down to the center, where the pattern turns; then rise back out through its mirror.
- A 10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
- B 11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
- C 12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
- D 13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
- C' 14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
- C 12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
- B' 15-16 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
- B 11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
- A' 17-18 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.