Proverbs 28
1 Every wicked fleeth when no man pursueth; but the righteous are like the confident young lion.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are bold as a lion.
2 When there is transgression in a land, it hath many for its princes; but under a man of understanding and knowledge [its] prosperity will long continue.
By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding [and] of knowledge, [its] stability is prolonged.
3 A poor man that oppresseth the indigent is like a sweeping rain which bringeth no bread.
A poor man who oppresseth the helpless is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as observe the law contend with them.
They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as keep the law contend with them.
5 Bad men understand not justice; but they that seek the Lord understand all things.
Evil men understand not judgment; but they that seek Jehovah understand everything.
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 poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse, double in ways, though he be rich.
7 Whoso keepeth the law is an intelligent son; but he that is a companion of gluttons bringeth dishonor on his father.
Whoso observeth the law is a son that hath understanding; but he that is a companion of profligates bringeth shame to his father.
8 He that increaseth his wealth by interest and usury will gather it for him that will be kind to the poor.
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.
9 When one turneth away his ear so as not to listen to the law, even his prayer becometh an abomination.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
10 Whoso causeth the upright to go astray on an evil way, will surely fall into his own ditch; but the men of integrity will inherit what is good.
Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, shall himself fall into his own pit; but the perfect shall inherit good.
11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the indigent that hath understanding can search him through.
A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
12 When the righteous exult, there is great splendor; but when the wicked rise up, a man hath to be sought for.
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men conceal themselves.
13 He that concealeth his transgressions will not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them will obtain mercy.
He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall obtain mercy.
14 Happy is the man that always dreadeth [to do evil]; but he that hardeneth his heart will fall into unhappiness.
Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.
15 As a roaring lion, and a greedy bear, so is a wicked ruler over an indigent people.
A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 The prince that is void of understanding is also a great oppressor; [but] he that hateth unjust gain will prolong his days.
The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
17 A man oppressed by the load of having shed human blood will flee even to the pit: let no man hold him.
A man laden with the blood of [any] person, fleeth to the pit: let no man stay him.
18 Whoso walketh in integrity will be saved; but he that walketh perversely on two paths, will fall on one.
Whoso walketh in integrity shall be saved; but he that is perverted in [his] double ways, shall fall in one [of them].
19 He that tilleth his ground will have plenty of bread; but he that runneth after idle persons will have enough of poverty.
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless shall have poverty enough.
20 A faithful man will abound with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich will not go unpunished.
A faithful man aboundeth with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
21 To have respect to persons is not good; because even for a piece of bread will a man transgress.
To have respect of persons is not good; but for a piece of bread will a man transgress.
22 He that is eager for wealth is a man of an evil eye, and he knoweth not that want will come upon him.
He that hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, and knoweth not that poverty shall come upon him.
23 He that reproveth a man after [my example] will obtain more grace than he that flattereth with the tongue.
He that rebuketh a man shall afterwards find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, it is no transgression, —the same is a companion of a destroyer.
Whoso robbeth his father and his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, the same is the companion of a destroyer.
25 He that hath an insatiable desire stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord will be abundantly gratified.
He that is puffed up in soul exciteth contention; but he that relieth upon Jehovah shall be made fat.
26 He that trusteth in his own sense is a fool; but whoso walketh in wisdom, will ever escape.
He that confideth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
27 He that giveth unto the poor will not have any want; but he that hideth his eyes will have an abundance of curses.
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that withdraweth his eyes shall have many a curse.
28 When the wicked rise, men conceal themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
