Proverbs 28
1 The wicked flee when none pursueth: but the righteous are bolde as a lyon.
The wicked flee when no one pursueth; But the righteous is 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.
Through the transgression of a land many are its rulers; But through men of prudence and understanding the prince shall live long.
3 A poore man, if he oppresse the poore, is like a raging raine, that leaueth no foode.
A poor man who oppresseth the needy Is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
4 They that forsake the Law, prayse the wicked: but they that keepe the Law, set themselues against them.
They who forsake the law praise the wicked; But they who keep the law contend with them.
5 Wicked men vnderstand not iudgemnt: but they that seeke the Lord vnderstand all things.
Wicked men understand not equity; But they who 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 a poor man who walketh in uprightness, Than he who 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.
He that keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is the companion of prodigals bringeth shame on 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 increaseth his substance by usurious gain Gathereth it for him who will pity the poor.
9 He that turneth away his eare from hearing the Law, euen his prayer shalbe abominable.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer shall be 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.
He that causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way Shall himself fall 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 man, who hath understanding, will search him through.
12 When righteous men reioyce, there is great glory: but when the wicked come vp, the man is tried.
When the righteous rejoice, there is great glorying; But, when the wicked are exalted, men hide themselves.
13 He that hideth his sinnes, shall not prosper: but he that confesseth, and forsaketh them, shall haue mercy.
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper; But he that confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
14 Blessed is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into euill.
Happy the man who feareth always! But he who hardeneth 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 hungry bear, So is a wicked ruler over a needy people.
16 A prince destitute of vnderstanding, is also a great oppressour: but hee that hateth couetousnes, shall prolong his dayes.
The prince who is weak in understanding is great in oppression; But he who hateth unjust gain 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 who is burdened with life-blood—Let him 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.
He who walketh uprightly shall be safe; But he who 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 who tilleth his land shall have bread enough; And he that followeth after worthless 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 maketh haste to be rich shall not go unpunished.
21 To haue respect of persons is not good: for that man will transgresse for a piece of bread.
To have respect to persons is not good; Since 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 who hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, And considereth not that poverty will come upon him.
23 He that rebuketh a man, shall finde more fauour at length, then he that flattereth with his tongue.
He who rebuketh a man shall afterwards find favor More than he who flattereth 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.
Whoso stealeth from his father or his mother, And saith, “It is no transgression,” The same is the companion of a robber.
25 He that is of a proude heart, stirreth vp strife: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be fatte.
He who is of a proud heart stirreth up strife; But he that trusteth in the LORD shall be rich.
26 Hee that trusteth in his owne heart, is a foole: but he that walketh in wisdome, shall be deliuered.
He who trusteth in his own understanding is a fool; But he who walketh wisely shall be delivered.
27 He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many curses.
He who giveth to the poor shall not want; But he that hideth 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 are exalted, men hide themselves; But, when they perish, the righteous increase.
