Proverbs 28
1 The impious flees, though no one pursues. But the just, like a confident lion, shall be without dread.
The lawless, fleeth when no man pursueth, but, the righteous, like a lion, are confident.
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 transgressions of a land, many are the rulers thereof, but, under an intelligent and discerning man, stability is prolonged.
3 A poor man slandering the poor is like a violent rainstorm in advance of a famine.
A poor man, who oppresseth the helpless, [is like] a rain beating down, leaving no food.
4 Those who abandon the law praise the impious. Those who guard it are inflamed against him.
They who forsake instruction, praise one who is lawless, while, they who keep instruction, are at strife with them.
5 Evil men do not intend judgment. But those who inquire after the Lord turn their souls toward all things.
Wicked men, consider not justice, but, they who seek Yahweh, consider everything.
6 Better is the pauper walking in his simplicity, than the rich walking in ways of depravity.
Better a poor man walking in his integrity, than one who is crooked—turning two ways, though, he, be rich.
7 Whoever keeps the law is a wise son. But whoever feeds gluttons brings shame to his father.
He that keepeth instruction, is a son with discernment, but, a companion of squanderers, bringeth shame to 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 substance by interest and profit, for one ready to favour the poor, doth gather it.
9 Whoever turns away his ears from listening to the law: his prayer will be detestable.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing instruction, even his prayer, is an abomination.
10 Whoever deceives the just in a malicious way will fall into his own perdition. And the simple shall possess his goods.
He that misguideth the upright into a hurtful way! into his own pit, he himself, shall fall, but, men of integrity, shall inherit good.
11 The rich one seems wise to himself. But the poor one, being prudent, shall evaluate him.
Wise in his own eyes, is the man that is rich, but, a poor man of discernment, searcheth him out.
12 In the exultation of the just, there is great glory. When the impious reign, men are brought to ruin.
In the exulting of the righteous, there is great glorying, but, when the lawless arise, a man must be sought for.
13 Whoever hides his crimes will not be guided. But whoever will have confessed and abandoned them shall overtake mercy.
He that covereth his transgressions, shall not prosper, but, he that confesseth and forsaketh, shall find compassion.
14 Blessed is the man who is ever fearful. Yet truly, whoever is hardened in mind will fall into evil.
How happy the man who is ever circumspect, whereas, he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into calamity.
15 An impious leader over a poor people is like a roaring lion and a hungry bear.
A growling lion, and a ranging bear, is a lawless ruler, over a poor people.
16 A leader destitute of prudence will oppress many through false accusations. But whoever hates avarice shall prolong his days.
A leader, may lack intelligence, yet abound in oppressions, The hater of greed, shall lengthen out days.
17 A man who slanders the blood of a life, even if he flees to the pit, no one will tolerate him.
A man oppressed with a person’s blood, unto a pit, shall flee, let them not hold him back.
18 Whoever walks simply shall be saved. Whoever is perverse in his steps will fall all at once.
He that walketh with integrity, shall be saved, but, he that is crooked, turning two ways, shall fall in one.
19 Whoever works his land shall be satisfied with bread. But whoever pursues leisure will be filled with need.
He that tilleth his ground, shall have plenty of bread, but, he that pursueth empty-heads, shall have plenty of poverty.
20 A faithful man shall be greatly praised. But whoever rushes to become rich will not be innocent.
A man of fidelity, aboundeth in blessings, but, one hasting to be rich, shall not be held 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 take note of faces [in judgment], is not good, and, for a bit of bread, a man will transgress.
22 A man who hurries to become rich, and who envies others, does not know that destitution will overwhelm him.
A man, hasting to be rich, hath an evil eye, and knoweth not when want may overtake 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 reproveth a man, shall, afterwards, find more, favour, than he that useth a flattering 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.
He that robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, companion, is he to one who wasteth.
25 Whoever boasts and enlarges himself stirs up conflicts. Yet truly, whoever trusts in the Lord will be healed.
The ambitious in soul, stirreth up strife, but, he that trusteth in Yahweh, shall be enriched.
26 Whoever trusts in his own heart is a fool. But whoever treads wisely, the same shall be saved.
He that trusteth his own heart, the same, is a dullard, but, he that walketh wisely, the same, shall be delivered.
27 Whoever gives to the poor shall not be in need. Whoever despises his petition will suffer scarcity.
One who giveth to the poor, shall have no want, but, he that hideth his eyes, shall receive many a curse.
28 When the impious rise up, men will hide themselves. When they perish, the just shall be multiplied.
When lawless men rise, a common man will hide himself, but, when they perish, righteous men multiply.
