Proverbs 28
1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are bold as a lion.
A wicked man flees when no man pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
2 By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding [and] of knowledge, [its] stability is prolonged.
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 poor man who oppresseth the helpless is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
A needy man who oppresses the poor is a sweeping rain which leaves no food.
4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as keep the law contend with them.
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but such as keep the law contend with them.
5 Evil men understand not judgment; but they that seek Jehovah understand everything.
Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek Jehovah understand all things.
6 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse, double in ways, though he be rich.
Better is the poor man who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
7 Whoso observeth the law is a son that hath understanding; but he that is a companion of profligates bringeth shame to his father.
He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.
He who augments his substance by interest and increase, gathers it for him who has pity on the poor.
9 He that turneth 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 Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, shall himself fall into his own pit; but the perfect shall inherit 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 the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
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 conceal themselves.
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
13 He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall obtain mercy.
He who covers his transgressions shall not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them shall obtain mercy.
14 Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.
Happy is the man who fears always, but he who hardens his heart shall fall into mischief.
15 A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall 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 laden with the blood of [any] person, fleeth to the pit: let no man stay him.
A man who is laden with the blood of any person shall flee to the pit. Let no man stay him.
18 Whoso walketh in integrity shall be saved; but he that is perverted in [his] double ways, shall fall in one [of them].
He who walks uprightly shall be delivered, but he who is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
19 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless shall have poverty enough.
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who follows after vanity shall have poverty enough.
20 A faithful man aboundeth with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
A faithful man shall abound with blessings, but he who makes haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
21 To have respect of persons is not good; but for a piece of bread will a man transgress.
To have respect of persons is not good, nor that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.
22 He that hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, and knoweth not that poverty shall come upon him.
He who has an evil eye hastens after riches, and does not know that want shall come upon him.
23 He that rebuketh a man shall afterwards find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
He who rebukes a man shall afterward find more favor than he who flatters with the tongue.
24 Whoso robbeth his father and his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, the same is the companion of a destroyer.
He who robs his father or his mother, and says, It is no transgression, the same is the companion of a destroyer.
25 He that is puffed up in soul exciteth contention; but he that relieth upon Jehovah shall be made fat.
He who is of a greedy spirit stirs up strife, but he who puts his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.
26 He that confideth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but he who walks wisely, he shall be delivered.
27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that withdraweth his eyes shall have many a curse.
He who gives to the poor shall not lack, but he who hides his eyes shall have many a curse.
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 increase.
