Proverbs 28
1 The wicked man fleeth, when no man pursueth: but the just, bold as a lion, shall be without dread.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are secure as a young lion.
2 For the sins of the land many are the princes thereof: and for the wisdom of a man, and the knowledge of those things that are said, the life of the prince shall be prolonged.
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding and knowledge established order shall long continue.
3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor, is like a violent shower, which bringeth a famine.
A poor man that oppresseth the weak is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
4 They that forsake the law, praise the wicked man: they that keep it, are incensed against him.
They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as keep the law contend with them.
5 Evil men think not on judgment: but they that seek after the Lord, take notice of all things.
Evil men understand not justice; but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
6 Better is the poor man walking in his simplicity, than the rich in crooked ways.
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
7 He that keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that feedeth gluttons, shameth his father.
A wise son observeth the teaching; but he that is a companion of gluttonous men shameth his father.
8 He that heapeth together riches by usury and loan, gathereth them for him that will be bountiful to the poor.
He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.
9 He that turneth away his ears from hearing the law, his prayer shall be as abomination.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
10 He that deceiveth the just in a wicked way, shall fall in his own destruction: and the upright shall possess his goods.
Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit; but the whole-hearted shall inherit good.
11 The rich man seemeth to himself wise: but the poor man that is prudent shall search him out.
The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him through.
12 In the joy of the just there is great glory: when the wicked reign, men are ruined.
When the righteous exult, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men must be sought for.
13 He that hideth his sins, shall not prosper: but he that shall confess, and forsake them, shall obtain mercy.
He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
14 Blessed is the man that is always fearful: but he that is hardened in mind, shall fall into evil.
Happy is the man that feareth alway; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.
15 As a roaring lion, and a hungry bear, so is a wicked prince over the poor people.
As a roaring lion, and a ravenous bear; so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 A prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days.
The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17 A man that doth violence to the blood of a person, if he flee even to the pit, no man will stay him.
A man that is laden with the blood of any person shall hasten his steps unto the pit; none will support him.
18 He that walketh uprightly, shall be saved: he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved; but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
19 He that tilleth his ground, shall be filled with bread: but he that followeth idleness shall be filled with poverty.
He that tilleth his ground shall have plenty of bread; but he that followeth after vain things shall have poverty enough.
20 A faithful man shall be much praised: but he that maketh haste to be rich, shall not be innocent.
A faithful man shall abound with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
21 He that hath respect to a person in judgment, doth not well: such a man even for a morsel of bread forsaketh the truth.
To have respect of persons is not good; for a man will transgress for a piece of bread.
22 A man, that maketh haste to be rich, and envieth others, is ignorant that poverty shall come upon him.
He that hath an evil eye hasteneth after riches, and knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
23 He that rebuketh a man, shall afterward find favour with him, more than he that by a flattering tongue deceiveth him.
He that rebuketh a man shall in the end find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
24 He that stealeth any thing from his father, or from his mother: and saith, This is no sin, is the partner of a murderer.
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith: 'It is no transgression', the same is the companion of a destroyer.
25 He that boasteth, and puffeth up himself, stirreth up quarrels: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be healed.
He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be abundantly gratified.
26 He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool: but he that walketh wisely, he shall be saved.
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall escape.
27 He that giveth to the poor, shall not want: he that despiseth his entreaty, shall suffer indigence.
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
28 When the wicked rise up, men shall hide themselves: when they perish, the lust shall be multiplied.
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
