Proverbs 28
1 The lawless, fleeth when no man pursueth, but, the righteous, like a lion, are confident.
The wicked flee when no one pursueth; But the righteous is as bold as a lion.
2 For the transgressions of a land, many are the rulers thereof, but, under an intelligent and discerning man, stability is prolonged.
Through the transgression of a land many are its rulers; But through men of prudence and understanding the prince shall live long.
3 A poor man, who oppresseth the helpless, [is like] a rain beating down, leaving no food.
A poor man who oppresseth the needy Is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
4 They who forsake instruction, praise one who is lawless, while, they who keep instruction, are at strife with them.
They who forsake the law praise the wicked; But they who keep the law contend with them.
5 Wicked men, consider not justice, but, they who seek Yahweh, consider everything.
Wicked men understand not equity; But they who seek the LORD understand all things.
6 Better a poor man walking in his integrity, than one who is crooked—turning two ways, though, he, be rich.
Better is a poor man who walketh in uprightness, Than he who is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
7 He that keepeth instruction, is a son with discernment, but, a companion of squanderers, bringeth shame to his father.
He that keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is the companion of prodigals bringeth shame on his father.
8 He that increaseth his substance by interest and profit, for one ready to favour the poor, doth gather it.
He that increaseth his substance by usurious gain Gathereth it for him who will pity the poor.
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing instruction, even his prayer, is an abomination.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer shall be an abomination.
10 He that misguideth the upright into a hurtful way! into his own pit, he himself, shall fall, but, men of integrity, shall inherit good.
He that causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way Shall himself fall into his own pit; But the upright shall have good things in possession.
11 Wise in his own eyes, is the man that is rich, but, a poor man of discernment, searcheth him out.
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor man, who hath understanding, will search him through.
12 In the exulting of the righteous, there is great glorying, but, when the lawless arise, a man must be sought for.
When the righteous rejoice, there is great glorying; But, when the wicked are exalted, men hide themselves.
13 He that covereth his transgressions, shall not prosper, but, he that confesseth and forsaketh, shall find compassion.
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper; But he that confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
14 How happy the man who is ever circumspect, whereas, he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into calamity.
Happy the man who feareth always! But he who hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15 A growling lion, and a ranging bear, is a lawless ruler, over a poor people.
As a roaring lion and a hungry bear, So is a wicked ruler over a needy people.
16 A leader, may lack intelligence, yet abound in oppressions, The hater of greed, shall lengthen out days.
The prince who is weak in understanding is great in oppression; But he who hateth unjust gain shall prolong his days.
17 A man oppressed with a person’s blood, unto a pit, shall flee, let them not hold him back.
A man who is burdened with life-blood—Let him flee to the pit! let no man stay him!
18 He that walketh with integrity, shall be saved, but, he that is crooked, turning two ways, shall fall in one.
He who walketh uprightly shall be safe; But he who is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
19 He that tilleth his ground, shall have plenty of bread, but, he that pursueth empty-heads, shall have plenty of poverty.
He who tilleth his land shall have bread enough; And he that followeth after worthless persons shall have poverty enough.
20 A man of fidelity, aboundeth in blessings, but, one hasting to be rich, shall not be held innocent.
A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not go unpunished.
21 To take note of faces [in judgment], is not good, and, for a bit of bread, a man will transgress.
To have respect to persons is not good; Since for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
22 A man, hasting to be rich, hath an evil eye, and knoweth not when want may overtake him.
He who hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, And considereth not that poverty will come upon him.
23 He that reproveth a man, shall, afterwards, find more, favour, than he that useth a flattering tongue.
He who rebuketh a man shall afterwards find favor More than he who flattereth with his tongue.
24 He that robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, companion, is he to one who wasteth.
Whoso stealeth from his father or his mother, And saith, “It is no transgression,” The same is the companion of a robber.
25 The ambitious in soul, stirreth up strife, but, he that trusteth in Yahweh, shall be enriched.
He who is of a proud heart stirreth up strife; But he that trusteth in the LORD shall be rich.
26 He that trusteth his own heart, the same, is a dullard, but, he that walketh wisely, the same, shall be delivered.
He who trusteth in his own understanding is a fool; But he who walketh wisely shall be delivered.
27 One who giveth to the poor, shall have no want, but, he that hideth his eyes, shall receive many a curse.
He who giveth to the poor shall not want; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
28 When lawless men rise, a common man will hide himself, but, when they perish, righteous men multiply.
When the wicked are exalted, men hide themselves; But, when they perish, the righteous increase.
