Proverbs 28
1 The wicked flee when no one pursueth; But the righteous is as bold as a lion.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are secure as a young lion.
2 Through the transgression of a land many are its rulers; But through men of prudence and understanding the prince shall live long.
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding and knowledge established order shall long continue.
3 A poor man who oppresseth the needy Is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
A poor man that oppresseth the weak is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
4 They who forsake the law praise the wicked; But they who keep the law contend with them.
They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as keep the law contend with them.
5 Wicked men understand not equity; But they who seek the LORD understand all things.
Evil men understand not justice; but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
6 Better is a poor man who walketh in uprightness, Than he who is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
7 He that keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is the companion of prodigals bringeth shame on his father.
A wise son observeth the teaching; but he that is a companion of gluttonous men shameth his father.
8 He that increaseth his substance by usurious gain Gathereth it for him who will pity the poor.
He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer shall be an abomination.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
10 He that causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way Shall himself fall into his own pit; But the upright shall have good things in possession.
Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit; but the whole-hearted shall inherit good.
11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor man, who hath understanding, will search him through.
The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him through.
12 When the righteous rejoice, there is great glorying; But, when the wicked are exalted, men hide themselves.
When the righteous exult, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men must be sought for.
13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper; But he that confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
14 Happy the man who feareth always! But he who hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
Happy is the man that feareth alway; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.
15 As a roaring lion and a hungry bear, So is a wicked ruler over a needy people.
As a roaring lion, and a ravenous bear; so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 The prince who is weak in understanding is great in oppression; But he who hateth unjust gain shall prolong his days.
The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17 A man who is burdened with life-blood—Let him flee to the pit! let no man stay him!
A man that is laden with the blood of any person shall hasten his steps unto the pit; none will support him.
18 He who walketh uprightly shall be safe; But he who is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved; but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
19 He who tilleth his land shall have bread enough; And he that followeth after worthless persons shall have poverty enough.
He that tilleth his ground shall have plenty of bread; but he that followeth after vain things shall have poverty enough.
20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not go unpunished.
A faithful man shall abound with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
21 To have respect to persons is not good; Since for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
To have respect of persons is not good; for a man will transgress for a piece of bread.
22 He who hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, And considereth not that poverty will come upon him.
He that hath an evil eye hasteneth after riches, and knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
23 He who rebuketh a man shall afterwards find favor More than he who flattereth with his tongue.
He that rebuketh a man shall in the end find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
24 Whoso stealeth from his father or his mother, And saith, “It is no transgression,” The same is the companion of a robber.
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith: 'It is no transgression', the same is the companion of a destroyer.
25 He who is of a proud heart stirreth up strife; But he that trusteth in the LORD shall be rich.
He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be abundantly gratified.
26 He who trusteth in his own understanding is a fool; But he who walketh wisely shall be delivered.
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall escape.
27 He who giveth to the poor shall not want; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
28 When the wicked are exalted, men hide themselves; But, when they perish, the righteous increase.
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
