Proverbs 28
1 The lawless, fleeth when no man pursueth, but, the righteous, like a lion, are confident.
The wicked man fleeth, when no man pursueth: but the just, bold as a lion, shall be without dread.
2 For the transgressions of a land, many are the rulers thereof, but, under an intelligent and discerning man, stability is prolonged.
For the sins of the land many are the princes thereof: and for the wisdom of a man, and the knowledge of those things that are said, the life of the prince shall be prolonged.
3 A poor man, who oppresseth the helpless, [is like] a rain beating down, leaving no food.
A poor man that oppresseth the poor, is like a violent shower, which bringeth a famine.
4 They who forsake instruction, praise one who is lawless, while, they who keep instruction, are at strife with them.
They that forsake the law, praise the wicked man: they that keep it, are incensed against him.
5 Wicked men, consider not justice, but, they who seek Yahweh, consider everything.
Evil men think not on judgment: but they that seek after the Lord, take notice of all things.
6 Better a poor man walking in his integrity, than one who is crooked—turning two ways, though, he, be rich.
Better is the poor man walking in his simplicity, than the rich in crooked ways.
7 He that keepeth instruction, is a son with discernment, but, a companion of squanderers, bringeth shame to his father.
He that keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that feedeth gluttons, shameth his father.
8 He that increaseth his substance by interest and profit, for one ready to favour the poor, doth gather it.
He that heapeth together riches by usury and loan, gathereth them for him that will be bountiful to the poor.
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing instruction, even his prayer, is an abomination.
He that turneth away his ears from hearing the law, his prayer shall be as abomination.
10 He that misguideth the upright into a hurtful way! into his own pit, he himself, shall fall, but, men of integrity, shall inherit good.
He that deceiveth the just in a wicked way, shall fall in his own destruction: and the upright shall possess his goods.
11 Wise in his own eyes, is the man that is rich, but, a poor man of discernment, searcheth him out.
The rich man seemeth to himself wise: but the poor man that is prudent shall search him out.
12 In the exulting of the righteous, there is great glorying, but, when the lawless arise, a man must be sought for.
In the joy of the just there is great glory: when the wicked reign, men are ruined.
13 He that covereth his transgressions, shall not prosper, but, he that confesseth and forsaketh, shall find compassion.
He that hideth his sins, shall not prosper: but he that shall confess, and forsake them, shall obtain mercy.
14 How happy the man who is ever circumspect, whereas, he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into calamity.
Blessed is the man that is always fearful: but he that is hardened in mind, shall fall into evil.
15 A growling lion, and a ranging bear, is a lawless ruler, over a poor people.
As a roaring lion, and a hungry bear, so is a wicked prince over the poor people.
16 A leader, may lack intelligence, yet abound in oppressions, The hater of greed, shall lengthen out days.
A prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days.
17 A man oppressed with a person’s blood, unto a pit, shall flee, let them not hold him back.
A man that doth violence to the blood of a person, if he flee even to the pit, no man will stay him.
18 He that walketh with integrity, shall be saved, but, he that is crooked, turning two ways, shall fall in one.
He that walketh uprightly, shall be saved: he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
19 He that tilleth his ground, shall have plenty of bread, but, he that pursueth empty-heads, shall have plenty of poverty.
He that tilleth his ground, shall be filled with bread: but he that followeth idleness shall be filled with poverty.
20 A man of fidelity, aboundeth in blessings, but, one hasting to be rich, shall not be held innocent.
A faithful man shall be much praised: but he that maketh haste to be rich, shall not be innocent.
21 To take note of faces [in judgment], is not good, and, for a bit of bread, a man will transgress.
He that hath respect to a person in judgment, doth not well: such a man even for a morsel of bread forsaketh the truth.
22 A man, hasting to be rich, hath an evil eye, and knoweth not when want may overtake him.
A man, that maketh haste to be rich, and envieth others, is ignorant that poverty shall come upon him.
23 He that reproveth a man, shall, afterwards, find more, favour, than he that useth a flattering tongue.
He that rebuketh a man, shall afterward find favour with him, more than he that by a flattering tongue deceiveth him.
24 He that robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, companion, is he to one who wasteth.
He that stealeth any thing from his father, or from his mother: and saith, This is no sin, is the partner of a murderer.
25 The ambitious in soul, stirreth up strife, but, he that trusteth in Yahweh, shall be enriched.
He that boasteth, and puffeth up himself, stirreth up quarrels: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be healed.
26 He that trusteth his own heart, the same, is a dullard, but, he that walketh wisely, the same, shall be delivered.
He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool: but he that walketh wisely, he shall be saved.
27 One who giveth to the poor, shall have no want, but, he that hideth his eyes, shall receive many a curse.
He that giveth to the poor, shall not want: he that despiseth his entreaty, shall suffer indigence.
28 When lawless men rise, a common man will hide himself, but, when they perish, righteous men multiply.
When the wicked rise up, men shall hide themselves: when they perish, the lust shall be multiplied.
