Proverbs 28
1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are bold as a lion.
2 For the transgression of a land many [are] its princes: but by a man of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged.
By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding [and] of knowledge, [its] stability is prolonged.
3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor [is like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
A poor man who oppresseth the helpless is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as keep the law contend with them.
5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all [things].
Evil men understand not judgment; but they that seek Jehovah understand everything.
6 Better [is] the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than [he that is] perverse [in his] ways, though he [is] rich.
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse, double in ways, though he be rich.
7 He who keepeth the law [is] a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous [men] shameth his father.
Whoso observeth the law is a son that hath understanding; but he that is a companion of profligates bringeth shame to his father.
8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance 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] abomination.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
10 Whoever causeth 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.
Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, shall himself fall into his own pit; but the perfect shall inherit good.
11 The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor man that hath understanding searcheth him out.
A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
12 When righteous [men] rejoice, [there is] great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men conceal themselves.
13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but he who 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 [is] the man that feareth always: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.
15 [As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is] a wicked ruler over the poor people.
A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 The prince that wanteth understanding [is] also a great oppressor: [but] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of [any] person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
A man laden with the blood of [any] person, fleeth to the pit: let no man stay him.
18 He who walketh uprightly shall be saved: but [he that is] perverse [in his] ways shall fall at once.
Whoso walketh in integrity shall be saved; but he that is perverted in [his] double ways, shall fall in one [of them].
19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough.
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless shall have poverty enough.
20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
A faithful man aboundeth with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
21 To have respect of persons [is] not good: for, for a piece of bread [that] man will transgress.
To have respect of persons is not good; but for a piece of bread will a man transgress.
22 He that hasteth to be rich [hath] an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
He that hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, and knoweth not that poverty shall come upon him.
23 He that rebuketh a man afterward shall find more favor than he that flattereth with the tongue.
He that rebuketh a man shall afterwards find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
24 He that robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, [It is] no transgression; the same [is] the companion of a destroyer.
Whoso robbeth his father and his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, the same is the companion of a destroyer.
25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
He that is puffed up in soul exciteth contention; but he that relieth upon Jehovah shall be made fat.
26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoever walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
He that confideth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
27 He that 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 withdraweth his eyes shall have many a curse.
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
