Proverbs 28
1 The wicked flee when no man pursues: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
3 A poor man that oppresses the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaves no food.
A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.
4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
Those who forsake the Law praise the wicked; but those who keep the Law contend with them.
5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
Evil men do not understand justice; but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.
6 Better is the poor that walks in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.
7 Whoever keeps the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shames his father.
Whoever keeps the Law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
8 He that by usury and unjust gain increases his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
9 He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
He who turns away his ear from hearing the Law, even his prayer is an abomination.
10 Whoever causes the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.
11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that has understanding searches him out.
The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
13 He that covers his sins shall not prosper: but whoever confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy.
He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
14 Happy is the man that fears always: but he that hardens his heart shall fall into mischief.
Blessed is the man who is always reverent; but the one who hardens his heart will fall into evil.
15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
16 The prince that wants understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hates covetousness shall prolong his days.
A prince who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, but one who hates ill-gotten gain will prolong his days.
17 A man that does violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; no one will support him.
18 Whoever walks uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.
19 He that tills his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that follows after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that makes haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
21 To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
To show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
22 He that hastens to be rich has an evil eye, and considers not that poverty shall come on him.
A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him.
23 He that rebukes a man afterwards shall find more favor than he that flatters with the tongue.
One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.
24 Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, "It's not wrong." He is a partner with a destroyer.
25 He that is of a proud heart stirs up strife: but he that puts his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
26 He that trusts in his own heart is a fool: but whoever walks wisely, he shall be delivered.
One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
27 He that gives to the poor shall not lack: but he that hides his eyes shall have many a curse.
One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.
