Proverbs 28
1 THE wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
The lawless, fleeth when no man pursueth, but, the righteous, like a lion, are confident.
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.
For the transgressions of a land, many are the rulers thereof, but, under an intelligent and discerning man, stability is prolonged.
3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
A poor man, who oppresseth the helpless, [is like] a rain beating down, leaving no food.
4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
They who forsake instruction, praise one who is lawless, while, they who keep instruction, are at strife with them.
5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the Lord understand all things.
Wicked men, consider not justice, but, they who seek Yahweh, consider everything.
6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Better a poor man walking in his integrity, than one who is crooked—turning two ways, though, he, be rich.
7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
He that keepeth instruction, is a son with discernment, but, a companion of squanderers, bringeth shame to his father.
8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
He that increaseth his substance by interest and profit, for one ready to favour the poor, doth gather it.
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing instruction, even his prayer, is an abomination.
10 Whoso causeth 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.
He that misguideth the upright into a hurtful way! into his own pit, he himself, shall fall, but, men of integrity, shall inherit good.
11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
Wise in his own eyes, is the man that is rich, but, a poor man of discernment, searcheth him out.
12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
In the exulting of the righteous, there is great glorying, but, when the lawless arise, a man must be sought for.
13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
He that covereth his transgressions, shall not prosper, but, he that confesseth and forsaketh, shall find compassion.
14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
How happy the man who is ever circumspect, whereas, he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into calamity.
15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
A growling lion, and a ranging bear, is a lawless ruler, over a poor people.
16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
A leader, may lack intelligence, yet abound in oppressions, The hater of greed, shall lengthen out days.
17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
A man oppressed with a person’s blood, unto a pit, shall flee, let them not hold him back.
18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
He that walketh with integrity, shall be saved, but, he that is crooked, turning two ways, shall fall in one.
19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
He that tilleth his ground, shall have plenty of bread, but, he that pursueth empty-heads, shall have plenty of poverty.
20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
A man of fidelity, aboundeth in blessings, but, one hasting to be rich, shall not be held innocent.
21 To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
To take note of faces [in judgment], is not good, and, for a bit of bread, a man will transgress.
22 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
A man, hasting to be rich, hath an evil eye, and knoweth not when want may overtake him.
23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
He that reproveth a man, shall, afterwards, find more, favour, than he that useth a flattering tongue.
24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
He that robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, companion, is he to one who wasteth.
25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat.
The ambitious in soul, stirreth up strife, but, he that trusteth in Yahweh, shall be enriched.
26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
He that trusteth his own heart, the same, is a dullard, but, he that walketh wisely, the same, shall 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 giveth to the poor, shall have no want, but, he that hideth his eyes, shall receive many a curse.
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
When lawless men rise, a common man will hide himself, but, when they perish, righteous men multiply.
