Proverbs 28
1 The wicked flee when none pursueth: but the righteous are bolde as a lyon.
The wicked man fleeth, when no man pursueth: but the just, bold as a lion, shall be without dread.
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 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.
3 A poore man, if he oppresse the poore, is like a raging raine, that leaueth no foode.
A poor man that oppresseth the poor, is like a violent shower, which bringeth a famine.
4 They that forsake the Law, prayse the wicked: but they that keepe the Law, set themselues against them.
They that forsake the law, praise the wicked man: they that keep it, are incensed against him.
5 Wicked men vnderstand not iudgemnt: but they that seeke the Lord vnderstand all things.
Evil men think not on judgment: but they that seek after the Lord, take notice of 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 walking in his simplicity, than the rich in crooked ways.
7 He that keepeth the Law, is a childe of vnderstanding: but hee that feedeth the gluttons, shameth his father.
He that keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that feedeth gluttons, shameth 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 heapeth together riches by usury and loan, gathereth them for him that will be bountiful to the poor.
9 He that turneth away his eare from hearing the Law, euen his prayer shalbe abominable.
He that turneth away his ears from hearing the law, his prayer shall be as 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 that deceiveth the just in a wicked way, shall fall in his own destruction: and the upright shall possess his goods.
11 The riche man is wise in his owne conceite: but the poore that hath vnderstanding, can trie him.
The rich man seemeth to himself wise: but the poor man that is prudent shall search him out.
12 When righteous men reioyce, there is great glory: but when the wicked come vp, the man is tried.
In the joy of the just there is great glory: when the wicked reign, men are ruined.
13 He that hideth his sinnes, shall not prosper: but he that confesseth, and forsaketh them, shall haue mercy.
He that hideth his sins, shall not prosper: but he that shall confess, and forsake them, shall obtain mercy.
14 Blessed is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into euill.
Blessed is the man that is always fearful: but he that is hardened in mind, shall fall into evil.
15 As a roaring lyon, and an hungry beare, so is a wicked ruler ouer the poore people.
As a roaring lion, and a hungry bear, so is a wicked prince over the poor people.
16 A prince destitute of vnderstanding, is also a great oppressour: but hee that hateth couetousnes, shall prolong his dayes.
A prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth 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 that doth violence to the blood of a person, if he flee even to the pit, no man will stay him.
18 He that walketh vprightly, shalbe saued: but he that is froward in his wayes, shall once fall.
He that walketh uprightly, shall be saved: he that 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 that tilleth his ground, shall be filled with bread: but he that followeth idleness shall be filled with poverty.
20 A faythfull man shall abound in blessings, and he that maketh haste to be riche, shall not be innocent.
A faithful man shall be much praised: but he that maketh haste to be rich, shall not be innocent.
21 To haue respect of persons is not good: for that man will transgresse for a piece of bread.
He that hath respect to a person in judgment, doth not well: such a man even for a morsel of bread forsaketh the truth.
22 A man with a wicked eye hasteth to riches, and knoweth not, that pouertie shall come vpon him.
A man, that maketh haste to be rich, and envieth others, is ignorant that poverty shall come upon him.
23 He that rebuketh a man, shall finde more fauour at length, then he that flattereth with his tongue.
He that rebuketh a man, shall afterward find favour with him, more than he that by a flattering tongue deceiveth him.
24 Hee that robbeth his father and mother, and sayth, It is no transgression, is the companion of a man that destroyeth.
He that stealeth any thing from his father, or from his mother: and saith, This is no sin, is the partner of a murderer.
25 He that is of a proude heart, stirreth vp strife: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be fatte.
He that boasteth, and puffeth up himself, stirreth up quarrels: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be healed.
26 Hee that trusteth in his owne heart, is a foole: but he that walketh in wisdome, shall be deliuered.
He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool: but he that walketh wisely, he shall be saved.
27 He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many curses.
He that giveth to the poor, shall not want: he that despiseth his entreaty, shall suffer indigence.
28 When the wicked rise vp, men hide them selues: but when they perish, ye righteous increase.
When the wicked rise up, men shall hide themselves: when they perish, the lust shall be multiplied.
