Proverbs 28
1 The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
The wicked flee when no one pursueth; But the righteous is as bold as a lion.
2 A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
Through the transgression of a land many are its rulers; But through men of prudence and understanding the prince shall live long.
3 A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
A poor man who oppresseth the needy Is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.
They who forsake the law praise the wicked; But they who keep the law contend with them.
5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.
Wicked men understand not equity; But they who seek the LORD understand all things.
6 Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
Better is a poor man who walketh in uprightness, 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 that keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is the companion of prodigals bringeth shame on his father.
8 He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.
He that increaseth his substance by usurious gain Gathereth it for him who will pity the poor.
9 Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer shall be 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 that causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way Shall himself fall into his own pit; But the upright shall have good things in possession.
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 the poor man, who hath understanding, will search him through.
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
When the righteous rejoice, there is great glorying; But, when the wicked are exalted, men hide themselves.
13 He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper; But he that confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
14 Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
Happy the man who feareth always! But he who hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
As a roaring lion and a hungry bear, So is a wicked ruler over a needy people.
16 A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
The prince who is weak in understanding is great in oppression; But he who hateth unjust gain shall prolong his days.
17 A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.
A man who is burdened with life-blood—Let him 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 walketh uprightly shall be safe; 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 tilleth his land shall have bread enough; And he that followeth after worthless persons 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 that maketh haste to be rich shall not go unpunished.
21 To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
To have respect to persons is not good; Since for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
22 A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.
He who hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, And considereth not that poverty will come upon him.
23 He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.
He who rebuketh a man shall afterwards find favor More than he who flattereth with his tongue.
24 He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.
Whoso stealeth from his father or his mother, And saith, “It is no transgression,” The same is the companion of a robber.
25 A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
He who is of a proud heart stirreth up strife; But he that trusteth in the LORD shall be rich.
26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
He who trusteth in his own understanding is a fool; But he who walketh wisely 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 giveth to the poor shall not want; But he that hideth 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 are exalted, men hide themselves; But, when they perish, the righteous increase.
