Proverbs 28
1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are secure as a young lion.
The wicked flee when none pursueth: but the righteous are bolde as a lyon.
2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding and knowledge established order shall long continue.
For the transgression of the land there are many princes thereof: but by a man of vnderstanding and knowledge a realme likewise endureth long.
3 A poor man that oppresseth the weak is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
A poore man, if he oppresse the poore, is like a raging raine, that leaueth no foode.
4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as keep the law contend with them.
They that forsake the Law, prayse the wicked: but they that keepe the Law, set themselues against them.
5 Evil men understand not justice; but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
Wicked men vnderstand not iudgemnt: but they that seeke the Lord vnderstand all things.
6 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnesse, then hee that peruerteth his wayes, though he be riche.
7 A wise son observeth the teaching; but he that is a companion of gluttonous men shameth his father.
He that keepeth the Law, is a childe of vnderstanding: but hee that feedeth the gluttons, shameth his father.
8 He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.
He that increaseth his riches by vsurie and interest, gathereth them for him that will be mercifull vnto the poore.
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
He that turneth away his eare from hearing the Law, euen his prayer shalbe abominable.
10 Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit; but the whole-hearted shall inherit good.
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.
11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him through.
The riche man is wise in his owne conceite: but the poore that hath vnderstanding, can trie him.
12 When the righteous exult, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men must be sought for.
When righteous men reioyce, there is great glory: but when the wicked come vp, the man is tried.
13 He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
He that hideth his sinnes, shall not prosper: but he that confesseth, and forsaketh them, shall haue mercy.
14 Happy is the man that feareth alway; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.
Blessed is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into euill.
15 As a roaring lion, and a ravenous bear; so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
As a roaring lyon, and an hungry beare, so is a wicked ruler ouer the poore people.
16 The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
A prince destitute of vnderstanding, is also a great oppressour: but hee that hateth couetousnes, shall prolong his dayes.
17 A man that is laden with the blood of any person shall hasten his steps unto the pit; none will support him.
A man that doeth violence against the blood of a person, shall flee vnto the graue, and they shall not stay him.
18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved; but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
He that walketh vprightly, shalbe saued: but he that is froward in his wayes, shall once fall.
19 He that tilleth his ground shall have plenty of bread; but he that followeth after vain things shall have poverty enough.
He that tilleth his land, shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth the idle, shall be filled with pouertie.
20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
A faythfull man shall abound in blessings, and he that maketh haste to be riche, shall not be innocent.
21 To have respect of persons is not good; for a man will transgress for a piece of bread.
To haue respect of persons is not good: for that man will transgresse for a piece of bread.
22 He that hath an evil eye hasteneth after riches, and knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
A man with a wicked eye hasteth to riches, and knoweth not, that pouertie shall come vpon him.
23 He that rebuketh a man shall in the end find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
He that rebuketh a man, shall finde more fauour at length, then he that flattereth with his tongue.
24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith: 'It is no transgression', the same is the companion of a destroyer.
Hee that robbeth his father and mother, and sayth, It is no transgression, is the companion of a man that destroyeth.
25 He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be abundantly gratified.
He that is of a proude heart, stirreth vp strife: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be fatte.
26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall escape.
Hee that trusteth in his owne heart, is a foole: but he that walketh in wisdome, shall be deliuered.
27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many curses.
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
When the wicked rise vp, men hide them selues: but when they perish, ye righteous increase.
