Proverbs 28
1 The wicked flee when none pursueth: but the righteous are bolde as a lyon.
They flee and there not [is one who] pursues [the] wicked and righteous [people] like a young lion he is confident.
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 [the] transgression of a land [are] many princes its and by a person understanding knowing thus it will last long.
3 A poore man, if he oppresse the poore, is like a raging raine, that leaueth no foode.
A man poor and [who] oppresses poor [people] rain [which] washes away and there not [is] food.
4 They that forsake the Law, prayse the wicked: but they that keepe the Law, set themselues against them.
[those who] forsake [the] law They praise [the] wicked and [those who] keep [the] law they engage in strife with them.
5 Wicked men vnderstand not iudgemnt: but they that seeke the Lord vnderstand all things.
People of evil not they understand justice and [those who] seek Yahweh they understand everything.
6 Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnesse, then hee that peruerteth his wayes, though he be riche.
[is] good A poor [person] [who] walks in integrity his more than [the] [person] perverse of two ways and he [is] rich.
7 He that keepeth the Law, is a childe of vnderstanding: but hee that feedeth the gluttons, shameth his father.
[one who] keeps [the] law [is] a son Understanding and [one who] associates with gluttons he shames father his.
8 He that increaseth his riches by vsurie and interest, gathereth them for him that will be mercifull vnto the poore.
[one who] increases Wealth his by interest (and usury *Q(K)*) for [one who] shows favor to poor [people] he gathers it.
9 He that turneth away his eare from hearing the Law, euen his prayer shalbe abominable.
[one who] turns aside Ear his from hearing [the] law also prayer his [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.
[one who] leads astray Upright [people] - in a way evil in own pit his he he will fall and blameless [people] they will inherit good.
11 The riche man is wise in his owne conceite: but the poore that hath vnderstanding, can trie him.
[is] wise In own eyes his a person rich and a poor [person] understanding he examines thoroughly him.
12 When righteous men reioyce, there is great glory: but when the wicked come vp, the man is tried.
When rejoice righteous [people] great glory and when arise wicked [people] he is searched for everyone.
13 He that hideth his sinnes, shall not prosper: but he that confesseth, and forsaketh them, shall haue mercy.
[one who] conceals Transgressions his not he will prosper and [one who] confesses and [one who] forsakes [them] he will be shown mercy.
14 Blessed is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into euill.
How blessed! [is] a person [who] fears continually and [one who] hardens heart his he will fall in calamity.
15 As a roaring lyon, and an hungry beare, so is a wicked ruler ouer the poore people.
A lion roaring and a bear rushing a ruler wicked over a people poor.
16 A prince destitute of vnderstanding, is also a great oppressour: but hee that hateth couetousnes, shall prolong his dayes.
A ruler lacking of understanding and great of extortion ([one who] hates *Q(K)*) unjust gain he will prolong 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 person oppressed by [the] blood of a life to [the] pit he will flee may not people support him.
18 He that walketh vprightly, shalbe saued: but he that is froward in his wayes, shall once fall.
[one who] walks Blameless he will be delivered and [one who] is crooked of two ways he will fall at one.
19 He that tilleth his land, shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth the idle, shall be filled with pouertie.
[one who] tills Land his he will be satisfied food and [one who] pursues empty [things] he will be satisfied poverty.
20 A faythfull man shall abound in blessings, and he that maketh haste to be riche, shall not be innocent.
A person of faithfulness [will be] great of blessings and [one who] hastens to gain riches not he will go unpunished.
21 To haue respect of persons is not good: for that man will transgresse for a piece of bread.
To pay regard to face not [is] good and on a piece of bread he will transgress a man.
22 A man with a wicked eye hasteth to riches, and knoweth not, that pouertie shall come vpon him.
[is] hastening To wealth a person evil of eye and not he knows that poverty it will come to him.
23 He that rebuketh a man, shall finde more fauour at length, then he that flattereth with his tongue.
[one who] reproves A person after me favor he will find more than [one who] makes smooth [the] tongue.
24 Hee that robbeth his father and mother, and sayth, It is no transgression, is the companion of a man that destroyeth.
[one who] robs - Father his and mother his and [one who] says there not [is] a transgression [is] a companion he of a person of destruction.
25 He that is of a proude heart, stirreth vp strife: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be fatte.
A [person] arrogant of self he stirs up strife and [one who] relies on Yahweh he will be made fat.
26 Hee that trusteth in his owne heart, is a foole: but he that walketh in wisdome, shall be deliuered.
[one who] trusts In own heart his he [is] a fool and [one who] walks in wisdom he he will be delivered.
27 He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many curses.
[one who] gives To the poor there not [is] lack and [one who] hides eyes his great of curses.
28 When the wicked rise vp, men hide them selues: but when they perish, ye righteous increase.
When arise wicked [people] he hides himself everyone and when perish they they increase righteous [people].
