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 pursues: 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.
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.
3 A poor man that oppresseth the indigent is like a sweeping rain which bringeth no bread.
A poor man that oppresses the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaves 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 the LORD understand 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 poor that walks in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his 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.
Whoever keeps the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shames 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 increases his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity 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 turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be 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.
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.
11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the indigent that hath understanding can search him through.
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that has understanding searches 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 righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
13 He that concealeth his transgressions will not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them will obtain mercy.
He that covers his sins shall not prosper: but whoever confesses and forsakes them shall have 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 fears always: but he that hardens his heart shall fall into mischief.
15 As a roaring lion, and a greedy bear, so is a wicked ruler over an indigent people.
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the 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 that wants understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hates 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 that does violence to the blood of any person shall flee 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.
Whoever walks uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
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 tills his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that follows after vain persons 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 shall abound with blessings: but he that makes 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: for for a piece of bread that man will 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 hastens to be rich has an evil eye, and considers not that poverty shall come on him.
23 He that reproveth a man after [my example] will obtain more grace than he that flattereth with the tongue.
He that rebukes a man afterwards shall find more favor than he that flatters 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.
Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, 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 of a proud heart stirs up strife: but he that puts his trust in the LORD 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 trusts in his own heart is a fool: but whoever walks 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 gives to the poor shall not lack: but he that hides 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.
