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.
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by men of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged.
3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor [is like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
A needy man that oppresseth the poor is [like] 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 the LORD understand all things.
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 in [his] 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 keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of gluttonous men shameth 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 augmenteth his substance by usury and increase, gathereth it for him that hath pity on 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, he shall fall himself 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.
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; 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 hide 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 alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15 [As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is] a wicked ruler over the poor people.
[As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so 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 that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor: [but] 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 that is laden with the blood of any person shall flee unto 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 uprightly shall be delivered: but he that is perverse in [his] ways shall fall at once.
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 have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain [persons] 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 shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
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: neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.
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 riches, and knoweth not that want 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 afterward 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 or 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 of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD 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 trusteth 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 hideth 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.
