Proverbs 28
1 The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
A wicked man flees when no man pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
2 A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
For the transgression of a land many are the rulers of it. But by men of understanding and knowledge the state shall be prolonged.
3 A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
A needy man who oppresses the poor is a sweeping rain which leaves no food.
4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but such as keep the law contend with them.
5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.
Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek Jehovah understand all things.
6 Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
Better is the poor man who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
7 A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
8 He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.
He who augments his substance by interest and increase, gathers it for him who has pity on the poor.
9 Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
10 He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
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.
11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
The rich man is wise in his own conceit, but a poor man who has understanding searches him out.
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 conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
He who covers his transgressions shall not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them shall obtain mercy.
14 Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
Happy is the man who fears always, but he who hardens his heart shall fall into mischief.
15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
The ruler who lacks understanding is also a great oppressor, but he who hates covetousness shall prolong his days.
17 A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.
A man who is laden with the blood of any person shall flee to the pit. Let no man stay him.
18 He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.
He who walks uprightly shall be delivered, but he who is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
19 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who follows after vanity shall have poverty enough.
20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
A faithful man shall abound with blessings, but he who makes haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
21 To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
To have respect of persons is not good, nor that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.
22 A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.
He who has an evil eye hastens after riches, and does not know that want shall come upon him.
23 He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.
He who rebukes a man shall afterward find more favor than he who flatters with the tongue.
24 He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.
He who robs his father or his mother, and says, It is no transgression, the same is the companion of a destroyer.
25 A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
He who is of a greedy spirit stirs up strife, but he who puts his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.
26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but he who walks wisely, he shall be delivered.
27 Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.
He who gives to the poor shall not lack, but he who hides his eyes shall have many a curse.
28 When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.
