Proverbs 28
1 The wicked flee when no one pursueth; But the righteous is as bold as a lion.
The wicked flee when no man pursues: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
2 Through the transgression of a land many are its rulers; But through men of prudence and understanding the prince shall live long.
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
3 A poor man who oppresseth the needy Is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
A poor man that oppresses the poor is like a sweeping rain which left no food.
4 They who forsake the law praise the wicked; But they 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 Wicked men understand not equity; But they who seek the LORD understand all things.
Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
6 Better is a poor man who walketh in uprightness, Than he who is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Better is the poor that walks in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
7 He that keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is the companion of prodigals bringeth shame on his father.
Whoso keeps the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shames his father.
8 He that increaseth his substance by usurious gain Gathereth it for him who will pity the poor.
He that by interest and unjust gain increases his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer shall be an abomination.
He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
10 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.
Whoso causes 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.
11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor man, who hath understanding, will search him through.
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that has understanding searches him out.
12 When the righteous rejoice, there is great glorying; But, when the wicked are exalted, men hide themselves.
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper; But he that confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
He that covers his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy.
14 Happy the man who feareth always! But he who hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
Happy is the man that fears always: but he that hardens his heart shall fall into mischief.
15 As a roaring lion and a hungry bear, So is a wicked ruler over a needy people.
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
16 The prince who is weak in understanding is great in oppression; But he who hateth unjust gain shall prolong his days.
The prince that wants understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hates covetousness shall prolong his days.
17 A man who is burdened with life-blood—Let him flee to the pit! let no man stay him!
A man that does violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
18 He who walketh uprightly shall be safe; But he who is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
Whoso walks uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
19 He who tilleth his land shall have bread enough; And he that followeth after worthless persons shall have poverty enough.
He that tills his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that follows 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 go unpunished.
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that makes haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
21 To have respect to persons is not good; Since for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
22 He who hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, And considereth not that poverty will come upon him.
He that hastes to be rich has an evil eye, and considers not that poverty shall come upon him.
23 He who rebuketh a man shall afterwards find favor More than he who flattereth with his tongue.
He that rebukes a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flatters with the tongue.
24 Whoso stealeth from his father or his mother, And saith, “It is no transgression,” The same is the companion of a robber.
Whoso robs his father or his mother, and says, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
25 He who is of a proud heart stirreth up strife; But he that trusteth in the LORD shall be rich.
He that is of a proud heart stirs up strife: but he that puts his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
26 He who trusteth in his own understanding is a fool; But he who walketh wisely shall be delivered.
He that trusts in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walks wisely, he shall be delivered.
27 He who giveth to the poor shall not want; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
He that gives unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hides his eyes shall have many a curse.
28 When the wicked are exalted, men hide themselves; But, when they perish, the righteous increase.
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
