Proverbs 28
1 Every wicked fleeth when no man pursueth; but the righteous are like the confident young lion.
The wicked people run away when no one chases them, but righteous people are as bold as a young 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.
Because of the transgression of a land, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, it will last a long time.
3 A poor man that oppresseth the indigent is like a sweeping rain which bringeth no bread.
A poor person who oppresses other poor people is like a beating rain that leaves no food.
4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as observe the law contend with them.
Those who forsake the law praise wicked people, but those who keep the law fight against them.
5 Bad men understand not justice; but they that seek the Lord understand all things.
Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek Yahweh understand everything.
6 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
It is better for a poor person who walks in his integrity, than for a rich person who is crooked in his ways.
7 Whoso keepeth the law is an intelligent son; but he that is a companion of gluttons bringeth dishonor on his father.
He who keeps the law is a son who has understanding, but one who is a companion of gluttons 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.
The one who makes his fortune by charging too much interest gathers his wealth for another who will have pity on poor people.
9 When one turneth away his ear so as not to listen to the law, even his prayer becometh an abomination.
If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
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 misleads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will have a good inheritance.
11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the indigent that hath understanding can search him through.
The rich person may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor person who has understanding will find 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 arise, people are sought out.
13 He that concealeth his transgressions will not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them will obtain mercy.
The one who hides his sins will not prosper, but the one who confesses them and forsakes them will be shown mercy.
14 Happy is the man that always dreadeth [to do evil]; but he that hardeneth his heart will fall into unhappiness.
The one who always lives with reverence is blessed, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into trouble.
15 As a roaring lion, and a greedy bear, so is a wicked ruler over an indigent people.
Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over 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 ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, but the one who hates dishonesty will 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.
If a man is guilty because he has shed someone's blood, he will be a fugitive until death and no one will help him.
18 Whoso walketh in integrity will be saved; but he that walketh perversely on two paths, will fall on one.
Whoever walks with integrity will be kept safe, but the one whose way is crooked will suddenly fall.
19 He that tilleth his ground will have plenty of bread; but he that runneth after idle persons will have enough of poverty.
The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.
20 A faithful man will abound with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich will not go unpunished.
A faithful man will have great blessings, but the one who gets rich quickly will not go unpunished.
21 To have respect to persons is not good; because even for a piece of bread will a man transgress.
It is not good to show partiality, but for a piece of bread a man will do wrong.
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 stingy man hurries after riches, but he does not know that poverty will come upon him.
23 He that reproveth a man after [my example] will obtain more grace than he that flattereth with the tongue.
Whoever disciplines someone, afterward will find more favor from him than from the one who flatters him 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.
Whoever robs his father and his mother and says, “That is no sin,” he is the companion of the one who destroys.
25 He that hath an insatiable desire stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord will be abundantly gratified.
A greedy man stirs up conflict, but the one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.
26 He that trusteth in his own sense is a fool; but whoso walketh in wisdom, will ever escape.
One who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but whoever walks in wisdom will keep away from danger.
27 He that giveth unto the poor will not have any want; but he that hideth his eyes will have an abundance of curses.
The one who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but whoever closes his eyes to them will receive many curses.
28 When the wicked rise, men conceal themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
When the wicked arise, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
