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 one pursueth; But the righteous is as bold as a 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.
Through the transgression of a land many are its rulers; But through men of prudence and understanding the prince shall live long.
3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor, is like a violent shower, which bringeth a famine.
A poor man who oppresseth the needy Is 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 who forsake the law praise the wicked; But they who 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.
Wicked men understand not equity; But they who seek the LORD understand all things.
6 Better is the poor man walking in his simplicity, than the rich in crooked ways.
Better is a poor man who walketh in uprightness, Than he who 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.
He that keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is the companion of prodigals bringeth shame 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 substance by usurious gain Gathereth it for him who will pity 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 shall be 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.
He that causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way Shall himself fall into his own pit; But the upright shall have good things in possession.
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 conceit; But the poor man, who hath understanding, will search him through.
12 In the joy of the just there is great glory: when the wicked reign, men are ruined.
When the righteous rejoice, there is great glorying; But, when the wicked are exalted, men hide themselves.
13 He that hideth his sins, shall not prosper: but he that shall confess, and forsake them, shall obtain mercy.
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper; But he that confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
14 Blessed is the man that is always fearful: but he that is hardened in mind, shall fall into evil.
Happy the man who feareth always! But he who hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15 As a roaring lion, and a hungry bear, so is a wicked prince over the poor people.
As a roaring lion and a hungry bear, So is a wicked ruler over a needy people.
16 A prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days.
The prince who is weak in understanding is great in oppression; But he who hateth unjust gain 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 who is burdened with life-blood—Let him flee to the pit! let no man stay him!
18 He that walketh uprightly, shall be saved: he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
He who walketh uprightly shall be safe; But he who 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 who tilleth his land shall have bread enough; And he that followeth after worthless persons 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 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; Since for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
22 A man, that maketh haste to be rich, and envieth others, is ignorant that poverty shall come upon him.
He who hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, And considereth not that poverty 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 who rebuketh a man shall afterwards find favor More than he who flattereth with his 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 stealeth from his father or his mother, And saith, “It is no transgression,” The same is the companion of a robber.
25 He that boasteth, and puffeth up himself, stirreth up quarrels: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be healed.
He who is of a proud heart stirreth up strife; But he that trusteth in the LORD shall be rich.
26 He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool: but he that walketh wisely, he shall be saved.
He who trusteth in his own understanding is a fool; But he who walketh wisely shall be delivered.
27 He that giveth to the poor, shall not want: he that despiseth his entreaty, shall suffer indigence.
He who giveth to the poor shall not want; 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 are exalted, men hide themselves; But, when they perish, the righteous increase.
