Proverbs 28
1 The wicked man fleeth, when no man pursueth: but the just, bold as a lion, shall be without dread.
Every wicked fleeth when no man pursueth; but the righteous are like the confident 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.
When there is transgression in a land, it hath many for its princes; but under a man of understanding and knowledge [its] prosperity will 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 indigent is like a sweeping rain which bringeth no bread.
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 observe the law contend with them.
5 Evil men think not on judgment: but they that seek after the Lord, take notice of all things.
Bad 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.
Whoso keepeth the law is an intelligent son; but he that is a companion of gluttons bringeth dishonor on 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 increaseth his wealth by interest and usury will gather it for him that will be kind to the poor.
9 He that turneth away his ears from hearing the law, his prayer shall be as abomination.
When one turneth away his ear so as not to listen to the law, even his prayer becometh 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 on an evil way, will surely fall into his own ditch; but the men of integrity will inherit what is 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 indigent that hath understanding can search 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 splendor; but when the wicked rise up, a man hath to 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 concealeth his transgressions will not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them will 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 always dreadeth [to do evil]; but he that hardeneth his heart will fall into unhappiness.
15 As a roaring lion, and a hungry bear, so is a wicked prince over the poor people.
As a roaring lion, and a greedy bear, so is a wicked ruler over an indigent people.
16 A prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days.
The prince that is void of understanding is also a great oppressor; [but] he that hateth unjust gain will 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 oppressed by the load of having shed human blood will flee even to the pit: let no man hold him.
18 He that walketh uprightly, shall be saved: he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
Whoso walketh in integrity will be saved; but he that walketh perversely on two paths, will fall on one.
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 will have plenty of bread; but he that runneth after idle persons will have enough of poverty.
20 A faithful man shall be much praised: but he that maketh haste to be rich, shall not be innocent.
A faithful man will abound with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich will not go 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 to persons is not good; because even for a piece of bread will a man transgress.
22 A man, that maketh haste to be rich, and envieth others, is ignorant that poverty shall come upon him.
He that is eager for wealth is a man of an evil eye, and he knoweth not that want will 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 reproveth a man after [my example] will obtain more grace 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 a 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 hath an insatiable desire stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord will 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 sense is a fool; but whoso walketh in wisdom, will ever 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 will not have any want; but he that hideth his eyes will have an abundance of curses.
28 When the wicked rise up, men shall hide themselves: when they perish, the lust shall be multiplied.
When the wicked rise, men conceal themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
