Proverbs 28
1 The wicked people run away when no one chases them, but righteous people are as bold as a young lion.
The wicked man fleeth, when no man pursueth: but the just, bold as a lion, shall be without dread.
2 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.
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 person who oppresses other poor people is like a beating rain that leaves no food.
A poor man that oppresseth the poor, is like a violent shower, which bringeth a famine.
4 Those who forsake the law praise wicked people, but those who keep the law fight against them.
They that forsake the law, praise the wicked man: they that keep it, are incensed against him.
5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek Yahweh understand everything.
Evil men think not on judgment: but they that seek after the Lord, take notice of all things.
6 It is better for a poor person who walks in his integrity, than for a rich person who is crooked in his ways.
Better is the poor man walking in his simplicity, than the rich in crooked ways.
7 He who keeps the law is a son who has understanding, but one who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
He that keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that feedeth gluttons, shameth his father.
8 The one who makes his fortune by charging too much interest gathers his wealth for another who will have pity on poor people.
He that heapeth together riches by usury and loan, gathereth them for him that will be bountiful to the poor.
9 If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
He that turneth away his ears from hearing the law, his prayer shall be as abomination.
10 Whoever misleads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will have a good inheritance.
He that deceiveth the just in a wicked way, shall fall in his own destruction: and the upright shall possess his goods.
11 The rich person may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor person who has understanding will find him out.
The rich man seemeth to himself wise: but the poor man that is prudent shall search him out.
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked arise, people are sought out.
In the joy of the just there is great glory: when the wicked reign, men are ruined.
13 The one who hides his sins will not prosper, but the one who confesses them and forsakes them will be shown mercy.
He that hideth his sins, shall not prosper: but he that shall confess, and forsake them, shall obtain mercy.
14 The one who always lives with reverence is blessed, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into trouble.
Blessed is the man that is always fearful: but he that is hardened in mind, shall fall into evil.
15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over poor people.
As a roaring lion, and a hungry bear, so is a wicked prince over the poor people.
16 The ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, but the one who hates dishonesty will prolong his days.
A prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days.
17 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.
A man that doth violence to the blood of a person, if he flee even to the pit, no man will stay him.
18 Whoever walks with integrity will be kept safe, but the one whose way is crooked will suddenly fall.
He that walketh uprightly, shall be saved: he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
19 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever follows worthless pursuits will 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 faithful man will have great blessings, but the one who gets rich quickly will not go unpunished.
A faithful man shall be much praised: but he that maketh haste to be rich, shall not be innocent.
21 It is not good to show partiality, but for a piece of bread a man will do wrong.
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 stingy man hurries after riches, but he does not know that poverty will come upon him.
A man, that maketh haste to be rich, and envieth others, is ignorant that poverty shall come upon him.
23 Whoever disciplines someone, afterward will find more favor from him than from the one who flatters him with his tongue.
He that rebuketh a man, shall afterward find favour with him, more than he that by a flattering tongue deceiveth him.
24 Whoever robs his father and his mother and says, “That is no sin,” he is the companion of the one who destroys.
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 A greedy man stirs up conflict, but the one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.
He that boasteth, and puffeth up himself, stirreth up quarrels: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be healed.
26 One who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but whoever walks in wisdom will keep away from danger.
He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool: but he that walketh wisely, he shall be saved.
27 The one who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but whoever closes his eyes to them will receive many curses.
He that giveth to the poor, shall not want: he that despiseth his entreaty, shall suffer indigence.
28 When the wicked arise, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
When the wicked rise up, men shall hide themselves: when they perish, the lust shall be multiplied.
