Proverbs 28
1 The wicked flee when none pursueth: but the righteous are bolde as a lyon.
The wicked flee 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 princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof 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 oppresses the poor is like a sweeping rain which left no food.
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: 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 understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD 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 that walks in his uprightness, than he that 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.
Whoso keeps the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men 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 that by interest and unjust gain increases his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity 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 his prayer shall be 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.
Whoso causes the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
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 the poor that 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 righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
13 He that hideth his sinnes, shall not prosper: but he that confesseth, and forsaketh them, shall haue mercy.
He that covers his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy.
14 Blessed is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into euill.
Happy is the man that fears always: but he that 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.
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
16 A prince destitute of vnderstanding, is also a great oppressour: but hee that hateth couetousnes, shall prolong his dayes.
The prince that wants understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that 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 that does violence to 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.
Whoso walks uprightly shall be saved: but 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 tills his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that follows after vain persons 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 that makes 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.
To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
22 A man with a wicked eye hasteth to riches, and knoweth not, that pouertie shall come vpon him.
He that hastes to be rich has an evil eye, and considers not 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 rebukes a man afterwards shall find 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.
Whoso 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 that is of a proud heart stirs up strife: but he that puts his trust in the LORD 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 that trusts in his own heart is a fool: but whoso 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 that gives unto the poor shall not lack: but he that 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.
