< 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.
A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
3 A poore man, if he oppresse the poore, is like a raging raine, that leaueth no foode.
A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that 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 those who keep the law resist 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 comprehend fully.
6 Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnesse, then hee that peruerteth his wayes, though he be riche.
Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
7 He that keepeth the Law, is a childe of vnderstanding: but hee that feedeth the gluttons, shameth his father.
A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces 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 interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.
9 He that turneth away his eare from hearing the Law, euen his prayer shalbe abominable.
Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
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 leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
11 The riche man is wise in his owne conceite: but the poore that hath vnderstanding, can trie him.
A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment 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 will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
14 Blessed is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into euill.
Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he 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.
Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
16 A prince destitute of vnderstanding, is also a great oppressour: but hee that hateth couetousnes, shall prolong his dayes.
A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will 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 burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.
18 He that walketh vprightly, shalbe saued: but he that is froward in his wayes, shall once fall.
He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.
19 He that tilleth his land, shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth the idle, shall be filled with pouertie.
The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever 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 will abound with blessings, but one 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 hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits 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 will later find more favor than one who flatters with his 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 mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.
25 He that is of a proude heart, stirreth vp strife: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be fatte.
A greedy man stirs up strife, but he 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.
He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
27 He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many curses.
Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.
28 When the wicked rise vp, men hide them selues: but when they perish, ye righteous increase.
When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.

< Proverbs 28 >