Proverbs 28

1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

A wicked man flees when no man pursues, 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 its state shall be prolonged.

For the transgression of a land many are the rulers of it. But by men of understanding and knowledge the state shall be prolonged.

3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

A needy man who oppresses the poor is a sweeping rain which leaves no food.

4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.

Those who 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 do not understand justice, but those who seek Jehovah 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 man who walks in his integrity, than he who 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 gluttonous men shameth his father.

He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

8 He that by interest and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

He who augments his substance by interest and increase, gathers it for him who has pity on the poor.

9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

He who turns 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.

He who causes 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 that hath understanding searcheth him out.

The rich man is wise in his own conceit, but a poor man who has understanding searches 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 who covers his transgressions shall not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes 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 who fears always, but he who hardens his heart shall fall into mischief.

15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.

A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

16 The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

The ruler who lacks understanding is also a great oppressor, but he who hates 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 sustain him.

A man who is laden with the blood of any person shall flee to 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.

He who walks uprightly shall be delivered, but he who 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 who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who follows after vanity 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 who makes 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, nor that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.

22 He that hasteneth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.

He who has an evil eye hastens after riches, and does not know that want shall come upon him.

23 He that rebuketh a man afterward shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.

He who rebukes a man shall afterward find more favor than he who flatters 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.

He who robs his father or his mother, and says, 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 who is of a greedy spirit stirs up strife, but he who puts his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoever walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but he who walks 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 who gives to the poor shall not lack, but he who hides 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.