Proverbs 28
1 The wicked flee when none pursueth: but the righteous are bolde as a lyon.
The ungodly [man] flees when no one pursues: but the righteous is confident 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.
By reason of the sins of ungodly men quarrels arise; but a wise man will quell them.
3 A poore man, if he oppresse the poore, is like a raging raine, that leaueth no foode.
A bold man oppresses the poor by ungodly deeds. As an impetuous and profitable rain,
4 They that forsake the Law, prayse the wicked: but they that keepe the Law, set themselues against them.
so they that forsake the law praise ungodliness; but they that love the law fortify themselves with a wall.
5 Wicked men vnderstand not iudgemnt: but they that seeke the Lord vnderstand all things.
Evil men will not understand judgement: but they that seek the Lord will understand everything.
6 Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnesse, then hee that peruerteth his wayes, though he be riche.
A poor man walking in truth is better than a rich liar.
7 He that keepeth the Law, is a childe of vnderstanding: but hee that feedeth the gluttons, shameth his father.
A wise son keeps the law: but he that keeps up debauchery dishonours his father.
8 He that increaseth his riches by vsurie and interest, gathereth them for him that will be mercifull vnto the poore.
He that increases his wealth by usuries and [unjust] gains, gathers it for him that pities the poor.
9 He that turneth away his eare from hearing the Law, euen his prayer shalbe abominable.
He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even he has made his prayer abominable.
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 that causes upright men to err in an evil way, himself shall fall into destruction: transgressor also shall pass by prosperity, but shall not enter into it.
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 conceit; but an intelligent poor man will condemn him.
12 When righteous men reioyce, there is great glory: but when the wicked come vp, the man is tried.
By reason of the help of righteous men great glory arises: but in the places of the ungodly men are caught.
13 He that hideth his sinnes, shall not prosper: but he that confesseth, and forsaketh them, shall haue mercy.
He that covers his own ungodliness shall not prosper: but he that blames [himself] shall be loved.
14 Blessed is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into euill.
Blessed is the man who religiously fears always: but the hard of heart shall fall into mischiefs.
15 As a roaring lyon, and an hungry beare, so is a wicked ruler ouer the poore people.
A hungry lion and a thirsty wolf [is he], who, being poor, rules over a poor nation.
16 A prince destitute of vnderstanding, is also a great oppressour: but hee that hateth couetousnes, shall prolong his dayes.
A king in need of revenues is a great oppressor: but he that hates injustice shall live a long time.
17 A man that doeth violence against the blood of a person, shall flee vnto the graue, and they shall not stay him.
He that becomes surety for a man charged with murder shall be an exile, and not in safety. Chasten your son, and he shall love you, and give honour to your soul: he shall not obey a sinful nation.
18 He that walketh vprightly, shalbe saued: but he that is froward in his wayes, shall once fall.
He that walks justly is assisted: but he that walks in crooked ways shall be entangled [therein].
19 He that tilleth his land, shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth the idle, shall be filled with pouertie.
He that tills his own land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that follows idleness shall have plenty of poverty.
20 A faythfull man shall abound in blessings, and he that maketh haste to be riche, shall not be innocent.
A man worthy of credit shall be much blessed: but the wicked shall not be unpunished.
21 To haue respect of persons is not good: for that man will transgresse for a piece of bread.
He that reverences not the persons of the just is not good: such a one will sell a man for a morsel of bread.
22 A man with a wicked eye hasteth to riches, and knoweth not, that pouertie shall come vpon him.
An envious man makes haste to be rich, and knows not that the merciful man will have the mastery over him.
23 He that rebuketh a man, shall finde more fauour at length, then he that flattereth with his tongue.
He that reproves a man's ways shall have more favour than he that 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 that casts off father or mother, and thinks he sins not; the same is partaker with an ungodly man.
25 He that is of a proude heart, stirreth vp strife: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be fatte.
An unbelieving man judges rashly: but he that trusts in the Lord will act carefully.
26 Hee that trusteth in his owne heart, is a foole: but he that walketh in wisdome, shall be deliuered.
He that trusts to a bold heart, such an one is a fool: but he that walks in wisdom shall be safe.
27 He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many curses.
He that gives to the poor shall not be in lack: but he that turns away his eye [from him] shall be in great distress.
28 When the wicked rise vp, men hide them selues: but when they perish, ye righteous increase.
In the places of ungodly [men] the righteous mourn: but in their destruction the righteous shall be multiplied.
