Proverbs 28 contains advice for kings. While some of the verses don't seem to apply to many of us, others contain universal wisdom. Here are some of those verses:

The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. Those who forsake instruction praise the wicked, but those who heed it resist them. Evildoers do not understand what is right, but those who seek the Lord understand it fully. Better the poor whose walk is blameless than the rich whose ways are perverse. If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction, even their prayers are detestable. Whoever leads the upright along an evil path will fall into their own trap, but the blameless will receive a good inheritance. The rich are wise in their own eyes; one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are. When the righteous triumph, there is great elation; but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding. Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.  (Prov. 28:1-13).

Meditation: These words are important for the wealthy and those in power, but also for all of us. Most of these verses stress the importance of how we treat those who are less fortunate than we are. Wealth, particularly the desire for wealth, can be a trap if we're not careful. It's also important to realize that we may not consider ourselves wealthy, but by the world's standards (and by historical standards) most of us in America are incredibly fortunate. How do you stay grounded? How can you find ways to help those less fortunate?