Proverbs 28
1 The wicked flee when none pursueth: but the righteous are bolde as a lyon.
The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as 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.
In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
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 like a driving rain which leaves no crops.
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 those who 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 the LORD understand it fully.
6 Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnesse, then hee that peruerteth his wayes, though he be riche.
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.
7 He that keepeth the Law, is a childe of vnderstanding: but hee that feedeth the gluttons, shameth his father.
Whoever 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 increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one 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.
Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will 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 eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
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 conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
14 Blessed is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into euill.
Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
15 As a roaring lyon, and an hungry beare, so is a wicked ruler ouer the poore people.
As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
16 A prince destitute of vnderstanding, is also a great oppressour: but hee that hateth couetousnes, shall prolong his dayes.
A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long 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 tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death. No one will support him.
18 He that walketh vprightly, shalbe saued: but he that is froward in his wayes, shall once fall.
Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.
19 He that tilleth his land, shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth the idle, shall be filled with pouertie.
One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
20 A faythfull man shall abound in blessings, and he that maketh haste to be riche, shall not be innocent.
A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
21 To haue respect of persons is not good: for that man will transgresse for a piece of bread.
To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
22 A man with a wicked eye hasteth to riches, and knoweth not, that pouertie shall come vpon him.
A stingy man hurries after riches, and does not know that poverty waits for him.
23 He that rebuketh a man, shall finde more fauour at length, then he that flattereth with his tongue.
One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one 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.
Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, “It’s not wrong,” is a partner with a destroyer.
25 He that is of a proude heart, stirreth vp strife: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be fatte.
One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
26 Hee that trusteth in his owne heart, is a foole: but he that walketh in wisdome, shall be deliuered.
One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
27 He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many curses.
One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
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 thrive.
