Proverbs 28
1 Every wicked fleeth when no man pursueth; but the righteous are like the confident young lion.
The wicked flee when none pursueth: but the righteous are bolde as a lyon.
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.
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 indigent is like a sweeping rain which bringeth no bread.
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 observe the law contend with them.
They that forsake the Law, prayse the wicked: but they that keepe the Law, set themselues against them.
5 Bad 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 Whoso keepeth the law is an intelligent son; but he that is a companion of gluttons bringeth dishonor on his father.
He that keepeth the Law, is a childe of vnderstanding: but hee that feedeth the gluttons, shameth 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 increaseth his riches by vsurie and interest, gathereth them for him that will be mercifull vnto the poore.
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 eare from hearing the Law, euen his prayer shalbe abominable.
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.
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 indigent that hath understanding can search 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 splendor; but when the wicked rise up, a man hath to be sought for.
When righteous men reioyce, there is great glory: but when the wicked come vp, the man is tried.
13 He that concealeth his transgressions will not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them will 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 always dreadeth [to do evil]; but he that hardeneth his heart will fall into unhappiness.
Blessed is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into euill.
15 As a roaring lion, and a greedy bear, so is a wicked ruler over an indigent people.
As a roaring lyon, and an hungry beare, so is a wicked ruler ouer the poore people.
16 The prince that is void of understanding is also a great oppressor; [but] he that hateth unjust gain will 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 oppressed by the load of having shed human blood will flee even to the pit: let no man hold 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 in integrity will be saved; but he that walketh perversely on two paths, will fall on one.
He that walketh vprightly, shalbe saued: but he that is froward in his wayes, shall once fall.
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 idle, shall be filled with pouertie.
20 A faithful man will abound with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich will not go unpunished.
A faythfull man shall abound in blessings, and he that maketh haste to be riche, 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 haue respect of persons is not good: for that man will transgresse for a piece of bread.
22 He that is eager for wealth is a man of an evil eye, and he knoweth not that want will come upon him.
A man with a wicked eye hasteth to riches, and knoweth not, that pouertie shall come vpon 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 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 a 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 hath an insatiable desire stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord will 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 sense is a fool; but whoso walketh in wisdom, will ever 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 will not have any want; but he that hideth his eyes will have an abundance of curses.
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 conceal themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
When the wicked rise vp, men hide them selues: but when they perish, ye righteous increase.
