Proverbs 28
1 The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are secure as a young lion.
2 In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding and knowledge established order shall long continue.
3 A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.
A poor man that oppresseth the weak is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who 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 do not understand justice; but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.
Evil men understand not justice; but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his ways, and 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 Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
A wise son observeth the teaching; but he that is a companion of gluttonous men shameth his father.
8 He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.
9 He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
10 Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.
Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit; but the whole-hearted shall inherit good.
11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him through.
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
When the righteous exult, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men must be sought for.
13 He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
14 Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
Happy is the man that feareth alway; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.
15 As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
As a roaring lion, and a ravenous bear; so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17 A man who is tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death. No one will support him.
A man that is laden with the blood of any person shall hasten his steps unto the pit; none will support him.
18 Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved; but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
19 One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
He that tilleth his ground shall have plenty of bread; but he that followeth after vain things shall have poverty enough.
20 A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
A faithful man shall abound with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
21 To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
To have respect of persons is not good; for a man will transgress for a piece of bread.
22 A stingy man hurries after riches, and does not know that poverty waits for him.
He that hath an evil eye hasteneth after riches, and knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
23 One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.
He that rebuketh a man shall in the end find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
24 Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, “It’s not wrong,” is a partner with a destroyer.
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith: 'It is no transgression', the same is the companion of a destroyer.
25 One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be abundantly gratified.
26 One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall escape.
27 One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
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 thrive.
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
