Proverbs 28
1 The wicked flee when none pursueth: but the righteous are bolde as a lyon.
A wicked man flees when no man pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
2 For the transgression of the land there are many princes thereof: but by a man of vnderstanding and knowledge a realme likewise endureth long.
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 poore man, if he oppresse the poore, is like a raging raine, that leaueth no foode.
A needy man who oppresses the poor is a sweeping rain which leaves no food.
4 They that forsake the Law, prayse the wicked: but they that keepe the Law, set themselues against them.
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but such as keep the law contend with them.
5 Wicked men vnderstand not iudgemnt: but they that seeke the Lord vnderstand all things.
Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek Jehovah understand all things.
6 Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnesse, then hee that peruerteth his wayes, though he be riche.
Better is the poor man who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
7 He that keepeth the Law, is a childe of vnderstanding: but hee that feedeth the gluttons, shameth 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 increaseth his riches by vsurie and interest, gathereth them for him that will be mercifull vnto the poore.
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 eare from hearing the Law, euen his prayer shalbe abominable.
He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
10 He that causeth the righteous to go astray by an euill way, shall fall into his owne pit, and the vpright shall inherite good things.
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 The riche man is wise in his owne conceite: but the poore that hath vnderstanding, can trie him.
The rich man is wise in his own conceit, but a poor man who has understanding searches him out.
12 When righteous men reioyce, there is great glory: but when the wicked come vp, the man is tried.
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
13 He that hideth his sinnes, shall not prosper: but he that confesseth, and forsaketh them, shall haue mercy.
He who covers his transgressions shall not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them shall obtain mercy.
14 Blessed is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into euill.
Happy is the man who fears always, but he who hardens his heart shall fall into mischief.
15 As a roaring lyon, and an hungry beare, so is a wicked ruler ouer the poore people.
A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 A prince destitute of vnderstanding, is also a great oppressour: but hee that hateth couetousnes, shall prolong his dayes.
The ruler who lacks understanding is also a great oppressor, but he who hates covetousness shall prolong his days.
17 A man that doeth violence against the blood of a person, shall flee vnto the graue, and they shall not stay him.
A man who is laden with the blood of any person shall flee to the pit. Let no man stay him.
18 He that walketh vprightly, shalbe saued: but he that is froward in his wayes, shall once fall.
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 idle, shall be filled with pouertie.
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who follows after vanity shall have poverty enough.
20 A faythfull man shall abound in blessings, and he that maketh haste to be riche, 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 haue respect of persons is not good: for that man will transgresse for a piece of bread.
To have respect of persons is not good, nor that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.
22 A man with a wicked eye hasteth to riches, and knoweth not, that pouertie shall come vpon 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 finde more fauour at length, then he that flattereth with his tongue.
He who rebukes a man shall afterward find more favor than he who flatters with the tongue.
24 Hee that robbeth his father and mother, and sayth, It is no transgression, is the companion of a man that destroyeth.
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 of a proude heart, stirreth vp strife: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be fatte.
He who is of a greedy spirit stirs up strife, but he who puts his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.
26 Hee that trusteth in his owne heart, is a foole: but he that walketh in wisdome, shall be deliuered.
He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but he who walks wisely, he shall be delivered.
27 He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many curses.
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 vp, men hide them selues: but when they perish, ye righteous increase.
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.
