Proverbs 28
1 The wicked flee when none pursueth: but the righteous are bolde as a lyon.
The wicked people run away when no one chases them, but righteous people are as bold as a young 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.
Because of the transgression of a land, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, it will last a long time.
3 A poore man, if he oppresse the poore, is like a raging raine, that leaueth no foode.
A poor person who oppresses other poor people is like a beating rain that leaves no 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 praise wicked people, but those who keep the law fight against them.
5 Wicked men vnderstand not iudgemnt: but they that seeke the Lord vnderstand all things.
Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek Yahweh understand everything.
6 Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnesse, then hee that peruerteth his wayes, though he be riche.
It is better for a poor person who walks in his integrity, than for a rich person who is crooked in his ways.
7 He that keepeth the Law, is a childe of vnderstanding: but hee that feedeth the gluttons, shameth his father.
He who keeps the law is a son who has understanding, but one who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
8 He that increaseth his riches by vsurie and interest, gathereth them for him that will be mercifull vnto the poore.
The one who makes his fortune by charging too much interest gathers his wealth for another who will have pity on poor people.
9 He that turneth away his eare from hearing the Law, euen his prayer shalbe abominable.
If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
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.
Whoever misleads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will have a good inheritance.
11 The riche man is wise in his owne conceite: but the poore that hath vnderstanding, can trie him.
The rich person may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor person who has understanding will find 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 arise, people are sought out.
13 He that hideth his sinnes, shall not prosper: but he that confesseth, and forsaketh them, shall haue mercy.
The one who hides his sins will not prosper, but the one who confesses them and forsakes them will be shown mercy.
14 Blessed is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into euill.
The one who always lives with reverence is blessed, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into trouble.
15 As a roaring lyon, and an hungry beare, so is a wicked ruler ouer the poore people.
Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over poor people.
16 A prince destitute of vnderstanding, is also a great oppressour: but hee that hateth couetousnes, shall prolong his dayes.
The ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, but the one who hates dishonesty will 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.
If a man is guilty because he has shed someone's blood, he will be a fugitive until death and no one will help him.
18 He that walketh vprightly, shalbe saued: but he that is froward in his wayes, shall once fall.
Whoever walks with integrity will be kept safe, but the one whose way is crooked will suddenly fall.
19 He that tilleth his land, shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth the idle, shall be filled with pouertie.
The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.
20 A faythfull man shall abound in blessings, and he that maketh haste to be riche, shall not be innocent.
A faithful man will have great blessings, but the one who gets rich quickly will not go unpunished.
21 To haue respect of persons is not good: for that man will transgresse for a piece of bread.
It is not good to show partiality, but for a piece of bread a man will do wrong.
22 A man with a wicked eye hasteth to riches, and knoweth not, that pouertie shall come vpon him.
A stingy man hurries after riches, but he does not know 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.
Whoever disciplines someone, afterward will find more favor from him than from the one who flatters him 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.
Whoever robs his father and his mother and says, “That is no sin,” he is the companion of the one who destroys.
25 He that is of a proude heart, stirreth vp strife: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be fatte.
A greedy man stirs up conflict, but the one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.
26 Hee that trusteth in his owne heart, is a foole: but he that walketh in wisdome, shall be deliuered.
One who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but whoever walks in wisdom will keep away from danger.
27 He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many curses.
The one who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but whoever closes his eyes to them will receive many curses.
28 When the wicked rise vp, men hide them selues: but when they perish, ye righteous increase.
When the wicked arise, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
