Proverbs 28
1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are secure as a young lion.
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 a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding and knowledge established order shall long continue.
By [the] transgression of a land [are] many princes its and by a person understanding knowing thus it will last long.
3 A poor man that oppresseth the weak is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
A man poor and [who] oppresses poor [people] rain [which] washes away and there not [is] food.
4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as keep the law contend with them.
[those who] forsake [the] law They praise [the] wicked and [those who] keep [the] law they engage in strife with them.
5 Evil men understand not justice; but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
People of evil not they understand justice and [those who] seek Yahweh they understand everything.
6 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
[is] good A poor [person] [who] walks in integrity his more than [the] [person] perverse of two ways and he [is] rich.
7 A wise son observeth the teaching; but he that is a companion of gluttonous men 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 augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.
[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 ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
[one who] turns aside Ear his from hearing [the] law also prayer his [is] an abomination.
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.
[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 rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him through.
[is] wise In own eyes his a person rich and a poor [person] understanding he examines thoroughly him.
12 When the righteous exult, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men must be sought for.
When rejoice righteous [people] great glory and when arise wicked [people] he is searched for everyone.
13 He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain 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 Happy is the man that feareth alway; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.
How blessed! [is] a person [who] fears continually and [one who] hardens heart his he will fall in calamity.
15 As a roaring lion, and a ravenous bear; so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
A lion roaring and a bear rushing a ruler wicked over a people poor.
16 The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
A ruler lacking of understanding and great of extortion ([one who] hates *Q(K)*) unjust gain he will prolong days.
17 A man that is laden with the blood of any person shall hasten his steps unto the pit; none will support him.
A person oppressed by [the] blood of a life to [the] pit he will flee may not people support him.
18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved; but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
[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 ground shall have plenty of bread; but he that followeth after vain things shall have poverty enough.
[one who] tills Land his he will be satisfied food and [one who] pursues empty [things] he will be satisfied poverty.
20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
A person of faithfulness [will be] great of blessings and [one who] hastens to gain riches not he will go unpunished.
21 To have respect of persons is not good; for a man will transgress 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 He that hath an evil eye hasteneth after riches, and knoweth not that want shall come upon 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 in the end find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
[one who] reproves A person after me favor he will find more than [one who] makes smooth [the] tongue.
24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith: 'It is no transgression', the same is the companion of a destroyer.
[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 greedy spirit stirreth up strife; but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be abundantly gratified.
A [person] arrogant of self he stirs up strife and [one who] relies on Yahweh he will be made fat.
26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall escape.
[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 giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
[one who] gives To the poor there not [is] lack and [one who] hides eyes his great of curses.
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
When arise wicked [people] he hides himself everyone and when perish they they increase righteous [people].
