Proverbs 28

1 The wicked flee when none pursueth: but the righteous are bolde as a lyon.

The lawless, fleeth when no man pursueth, but, the righteous, like a lion, are confident.

2 For the transgression of the land there are many princes thereof: but by a man of vnderstanding and knowledge a realme likewise endureth long.

For the transgressions of a land, many are the rulers thereof, but, under an intelligent and discerning man, stability is prolonged.

3 A poore man, if he oppresse the poore, is like a raging raine, that leaueth no foode.

A poor man, who oppresseth the helpless, [is like] a rain beating down, leaving no food.

4 They that forsake the Law, prayse the wicked: but they that keepe the Law, set themselues against them.

They who forsake instruction, praise one who is lawless, while, they who keep instruction, are at strife with them.

5 Wicked men vnderstand not iudgemnt: but they that seeke the Lord vnderstand all things.

Wicked men, consider not justice, but, they who seek Yahweh, consider everything.

6 Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnesse, then hee that peruerteth his wayes, though he be riche.

Better a poor man walking in his integrity, than one who is crooked—turning two ways, though, he, be rich.

7 He that keepeth the Law, is a childe of vnderstanding: but hee that feedeth the gluttons, shameth his father.

He that keepeth instruction, is a son with discernment, but, a companion of squanderers, bringeth shame to his father.

8 He that increaseth his riches by vsurie and interest, gathereth them for him that will be mercifull vnto the poore.

He that increaseth his substance by interest and profit, for one ready to favour the poor, doth gather it.

9 He that turneth away his eare from hearing the Law, euen his prayer shalbe abominable.

He that turneth away his ear from hearing instruction, even his prayer, is an abomination.

10 He that causeth the righteous to go astray by an euill way, shall fall into his owne pit, and the vpright shall inherite good things.

He that misguideth the upright into a hurtful way! into his own pit, he himself, shall fall, but, men of integrity, shall inherit good.

11 The riche man is wise in his owne conceite: but the poore that hath vnderstanding, can trie him.

Wise in his own eyes, is the man that is rich, but, a poor man of discernment, searcheth him out.

12 When righteous men reioyce, there is great glory: but when the wicked come vp, the man is tried.

In the exulting of the righteous, there is great glorying, but, when the lawless arise, a man must be sought for.

13 He that hideth his sinnes, shall not prosper: but he that confesseth, and forsaketh them, shall haue mercy.

He that covereth his transgressions, shall not prosper, but, he that confesseth and forsaketh, shall find compassion.

14 Blessed is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into euill.

How happy the man who is ever circumspect, whereas, he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into calamity.

15 As a roaring lyon, and an hungry beare, so is a wicked ruler ouer the poore people.

A growling lion, and a ranging bear, is a lawless ruler, over a poor people.

16 A prince destitute of vnderstanding, is also a great oppressour: but hee that hateth couetousnes, shall prolong his dayes.

A leader, may lack intelligence, yet abound in oppressions, The hater of greed, shall lengthen out days.

17 A man that doeth violence against the blood of a person, shall flee vnto the graue, and they shall not stay him.

A man oppressed with a person’s blood, unto a pit, shall flee, let them not hold him back.

18 He that walketh vprightly, shalbe saued: but he that is froward in his wayes, shall once fall.

He that walketh with integrity, shall be saved, but, he that is crooked, turning two ways, shall fall in one.

19 He that tilleth his land, shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth the idle, shall be filled with pouertie.

He that tilleth his ground, shall have plenty of bread, but, he that pursueth empty-heads, shall have plenty of poverty.

20 A faythfull man shall abound in blessings, and he that maketh haste to be riche, shall not be innocent.

A man of fidelity, aboundeth in blessings, but, one hasting to be rich, shall not be held innocent.

21 To haue respect of persons is not good: for that man will transgresse for a piece of bread.

To take note of faces [in judgment], is not good, and, for a bit of bread, a man will transgress.

22 A man with a wicked eye hasteth to riches, and knoweth not, that pouertie shall come vpon him.

A man, hasting to be rich, hath an evil eye, and knoweth not when want may overtake him.

23 He that rebuketh a man, shall finde more fauour at length, then he that flattereth with his tongue.

He that reproveth a man, shall, afterwards, find more, favour, than he that useth a flattering tongue.

24 Hee that robbeth his father and mother, and sayth, It is no transgression, is the companion of a man that destroyeth.

He that robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, companion, is he to one who wasteth.

25 He that is of a proude heart, stirreth vp strife: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be fatte.

The ambitious in soul, stirreth up strife, but, he that trusteth in Yahweh, shall be enriched.

26 Hee that trusteth in his owne heart, is a foole: but he that walketh in wisdome, shall be deliuered.

He that trusteth his own heart, the same, is a dullard, but, he that walketh wisely, the same, shall be delivered.

27 He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many curses.

One who giveth to the poor, shall have no want, but, he that hideth his eyes, shall receive many a curse.

28 When the wicked rise vp, men hide them selues: but when they perish, ye righteous increase.

When lawless men rise, a common man will hide himself, but, when they perish, righteous men multiply.