Proverbs 28
1 The wicked flee when none pursueth: but the righteous are bolde as a lyon.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: 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 men 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 needy man that oppresseth the poor is [like] 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 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 walketh in his integrity, 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 keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of gluttonous men 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 augmenteth his substance by usury and increase, gathereth it for him that hath pity on 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 is 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.
Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the perfect shall inherit good.
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 hath understanding searcheth him out.
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 that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
14 Blessed is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into euill.
Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that 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 ranging bear; [so is] a wicked ruler over a 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 lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor: [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 is laden with the blood of any person shall flee unto 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 walketh uprightly shall be delivered: 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 tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth 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 maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
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: neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.
22 A man with a wicked eye hasteth to riches, and knoweth not, that pouertie shall come vpon him.
He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, and knoweth not that want 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 more favour than he that flattereth 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 robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, 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 greedy spirit stirreth up strife: but he that putteth 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 trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh 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 giveth unto the poor shall not lack: 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 rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
