Proverbiorum 28
1 Fugit impius, nemine persequente: iustus autem quasi leo confidens, absque terrore erit.
The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
2 Propter peccata terrae multi principes eius: et propter hominis sapientiam, et horum scientiam quae dicuntur, vita ducis longior erit.
In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
3 Vir pauper calumnians pauperes, similis est imbri vehementi, in quo paratur fames.
A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.
4 Qui derelinquunt legem, laudant impium: qui custodiunt, succenduntur contra eum.
Those who forsake the Law praise the wicked; but those who keep the Law contend with them.
5 Viri mali non cogitant iudicium: qui autem inquirunt Dominum, animadvertunt omnia.
Evil men do not understand justice; but those who seek YHWH understand it fully.
6 Melior est pauper ambulans in simplicitate sua, quam dives in pravis itineribus.
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.
7 Qui custodit legem, filius sapiens est: qui autem comessatores pascit, confundit patrem suum.
Whoever keeps the Law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
8 Qui coacervat divitias usuris et foenore liberali, in pauperes congregat eas.
He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
9 Qui declinat aures suas ne audiat legem, oratio eius erit execrabilis.
He who turns away his ear from hearing the Law, even his prayer is an abomination.
10 Qui decipit iustos in via mala, in interitu suo corruet: et simplices possidebunt bona eius.
Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.
11 Sapiens sibi videtur vir dives: pauper autem prudens scrutabitur eum.
The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
12 In exultatione iustorum multa gloria est: regnantibus impiis ruinae hominum.
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
13 Qui abscondit scelera sua, non dirigetur: qui autem confessus fuerit, et reliquerit ea, misericordiam consequetur.
He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
14 Beatus homo, qui semper est pavidus: qui vero mentis est durae, corruet in malum.
Blessed is the man who is always reverent; but the one who hardens his heart will fall into evil.
15 Leo rugiens, et ursus esuriens, princeps impius super populum pauperem.
As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
16 Dux indigens prudentia, multos opprimet per calumniam: qui autem odit avaritiam, longi fient dies eius.
A prince who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, but one who hates ill-gotten gain will prolong his days.
17 Hominem, qui calumniatur animae sanguinem, si usque ad lacum fugerit, nemo sustinet.
A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; no one will support him.
18 Qui ambulat simpliciter, salvus erit: qui perversis graditur viis, concidet semel.
Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.
19 Qui operatur terram suam, satiabitur panibus: qui autem sectatur otium, replebitur egestate.
One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
20 Vir fidelis multum laudabitur: qui autem festinat ditari, non erit innocens.
A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
21 Qui cognoscit in iudicio faciem, non benefacit: iste et pro buccella panis deserit veritatem.
To show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
22 Vir, qui festinat ditari, et aliis invidet, ignorat quod egestas superveniet ei.
A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him.
23 Qui corripit hominem, gratiam postea inveniet apud eum magis quam ille, qui per linguae blandimenta decipit.
One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.
24 Qui subtrahit aliquid a patre suo, et a matre: et dicit hoc non esse peccatum, particeps homicidae est.
Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, "It's not wrong." He is a partner with a destroyer.
25 Qui se iactat, et dilatat, iurgia concitat: qui vero sperat in Domino, sanabitur.
One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in YHWH will prosper.
26 Qui confidit in corde suo, stultus est: qui autem graditur sapienter, ipse laudabitur.
One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
27 Qui dat pauperi, non indigebit: qui despicit deprecantem, sustinebit penuriam.
One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
28 Cum surrexerint impii, abscondentur homines: cum illi perierint, multiplicabuntur iusti.
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.
