< Proverbs 28 >

1 The impious flees, though no one pursues. But the just, like a confident lion, shall be without dread.
The wicked flee when none pursueth: but the righteous are bolde as a lyon.
2 Because of the sins of the land, it has many princes. And because of the wisdom of a man, and the knowledge of those things that are said, the life of the leader shall be prolonged.
For the transgression of the land there are many princes thereof: but by a man of vnderstanding and knowledge a realme likewise endureth long.
3 A poor man slandering the poor is like a violent rainstorm in advance of a famine.
A poore man, if he oppresse the poore, is like a raging raine, that leaueth no foode.
4 Those who abandon the law praise the impious. Those who guard it are inflamed against him.
They that forsake the Law, prayse the wicked: but they that keepe the Law, set themselues against them.
5 Evil men do not intend judgment. But those who inquire after the Lord turn their souls toward all things.
Wicked men vnderstand not iudgemnt: but they that seeke the Lord vnderstand all things.
6 Better is the pauper walking in his simplicity, than the rich walking in ways of depravity.
Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnesse, then hee that peruerteth his wayes, though he be riche.
7 Whoever keeps the law is a wise son. But whoever feeds gluttons brings shame to his father.
He that keepeth the Law, is a childe of vnderstanding: but hee that feedeth the gluttons, shameth his father.
8 Whoever piles up riches by usury and profit gathers them for him who will give freely to the poor.
He that increaseth his riches by vsurie and interest, gathereth them for him that will be mercifull vnto the poore.
9 Whoever turns away his ears from listening to the law: his prayer will be detestable.
He that turneth away his eare from hearing the Law, euen his prayer shalbe abominable.
10 Whoever deceives the just in a malicious way will fall into his own perdition. And the simple shall possess his goods.
He that causeth the righteous to go astray by an euill way, shall fall into his owne pit, and the vpright shall inherite good things.
11 The rich one seems wise to himself. But the poor one, being prudent, shall evaluate him.
The riche man is wise in his owne conceite: but the poore that hath vnderstanding, can trie him.
12 In the exultation of the just, there is great glory. When the impious reign, men are brought to ruin.
When righteous men reioyce, there is great glory: but when the wicked come vp, the man is tried.
13 Whoever hides his crimes will not be guided. But whoever will have confessed and abandoned them shall overtake mercy.
He that hideth his sinnes, shall not prosper: but he that confesseth, and forsaketh them, shall haue mercy.
14 Blessed is the man who is ever fearful. Yet truly, whoever is hardened in mind will fall into evil.
Blessed is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into euill.
15 An impious leader over a poor people is like a roaring lion and a hungry bear.
As a roaring lyon, and an hungry beare, so is a wicked ruler ouer the poore people.
16 A leader destitute of prudence will oppress many through false accusations. But whoever hates avarice shall prolong his days.
A prince destitute of vnderstanding, is also a great oppressour: but hee that hateth couetousnes, shall prolong his dayes.
17 A man who slanders the blood of a life, even if he flees to the pit, no one will tolerate him.
A man that doeth violence against the blood of a person, shall flee vnto the graue, and they shall not stay him.
18 Whoever walks simply shall be saved. Whoever is perverse in his steps will fall all at once.
He that walketh vprightly, shalbe saued: but he that is froward in his wayes, shall once fall.
19 Whoever works his land shall be satisfied with bread. But whoever pursues leisure will be filled with need.
He that tilleth his land, shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth the idle, shall be filled with pouertie.
20 A faithful man shall be greatly praised. But whoever rushes to become rich will not be innocent.
A faythfull man shall abound in blessings, and he that maketh haste to be riche, shall not be innocent.
21 Whoever shows favoritism in judgment does not do well; even if it is for a morsel of bread, he forsakes the truth.
To haue respect of persons is not good: for that man will transgresse for a piece of bread.
22 A man who hurries to become rich, and who envies others, does not know that destitution will overwhelm him.
A man with a wicked eye hasteth to riches, and knoweth not, that pouertie shall come vpon him.
23 Whoever corrects a man, afterward he shall find favor with him, more so than he who deceives him with a flattering tongue.
He that rebuketh a man, shall finde more fauour at length, then he that flattereth with his tongue.
24 Whoever takes away anything from his father or mother, and who says, “This is not a sin,” is the associate of a murderer.
Hee that robbeth his father and mother, and sayth, It is no transgression, is the companion of a man that destroyeth.
25 Whoever boasts and enlarges himself stirs up conflicts. Yet truly, whoever trusts in the Lord will be healed.
He that is of a proude heart, stirreth vp strife: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be fatte.
26 Whoever trusts in his own heart is a fool. But whoever treads wisely, the same shall be saved.
Hee that trusteth in his owne heart, is a foole: but he that walketh in wisdome, shall be deliuered.
27 Whoever gives to the poor shall not be in need. Whoever despises his petition will suffer scarcity.
He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many curses.
28 When the impious rise up, men will hide themselves. When they perish, the just shall be multiplied.
When the wicked rise vp, men hide them selues: but when they perish, ye righteous increase.

< Proverbs 28 >