Proverbs 28
1 A wicked man flees when no man pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
2 For the transgression of a land many are the rulers of it. But by men of understanding and knowledge the state shall be prolonged.
In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
3 A needy man who oppresses the poor is a sweeping rain which leaves no food.
A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.
4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but such as keep the law contend with them.
Those who forsake the Law praise the wicked; but those who keep the Law contend with them.
5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek Jehovah understand all things.
Evil men do not understand justice; but those who seek YHWH understand it fully.
6 Better is the poor man who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.
7 He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
Whoever keeps the Law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
8 He who augments his substance by interest and increase, gathers it for him who has pity on the poor.
He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
9 He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
He who turns away his ear from hearing the Law, even his prayer is an abomination.
10 He who causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit. But the perfect shall inherit good.
Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.
11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit, but a poor man who has understanding searches him out.
The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
13 He who covers his transgressions shall not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them shall obtain mercy.
He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
14 Happy is the man who fears always, but he who hardens his heart shall fall into mischief.
Blessed is the man who is always reverent; but the one who hardens his heart will fall into evil.
15 A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
16 The ruler who lacks understanding is also a great oppressor, but he who hates covetousness shall prolong his days.
A prince who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, but one who hates ill-gotten gain will prolong his days.
17 A man who is laden with the blood of any person shall flee to the pit. Let no man stay him.
A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; no one will support him.
18 He who walks uprightly shall be delivered, but he who is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.
19 He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who follows after vanity shall have poverty enough.
One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings, but he who makes haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
21 To have respect of persons is not good, nor that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.
To show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
22 He who has an evil eye hastens after riches, and does not know that want shall come upon him.
A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him.
23 He who rebukes a man shall afterward find more favor than he who flatters with the tongue.
One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.
24 He who robs his father or his mother, and says, It is no transgression, the same is the companion of a destroyer.
Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, "It's not wrong." He is a partner with a destroyer.
25 He who is of a greedy spirit stirs up strife, but he who puts his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.
One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in YHWH will prosper.
26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but he who walks wisely, he shall be delivered.
One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
27 He who gives to the poor shall not lack, but he who hides his eyes shall have many a curse.
One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.
