Proverbs 28
1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.
2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
3 A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.
5 Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.
6 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.
8 He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
10 Whoso causeth 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.
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
13 He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
14 Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, So 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.
17 A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.
18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that 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.
20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
21 To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.
22 he that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
23 He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.
24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer.
25 He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.
26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
27 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 increase.
Proverbs 28
1 The wicked person flees when there is no one pursuing,s
but the righteous person is as confidentts as a lion.
2 When a country is rebelliouss it has many princes,ts
but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeablet order is maintained.sts
3 A poor persons who oppresses the weak
is liket a driving rain without food.s
4 Those who forsake the laws praise the wicked,s
but those who keep the law contendt with them.
5 Evil peoplet do not understand justice,t
but those who seek the Lords understand it all.
6 A poor persons who walks in his integrity is better
than one who is perverse in his wayst even thought he is rich.s
7 The one who keeps the lawt is a discerning child,t
but a companion of gluttons brings shames to his parents.t
8 The one who increases his wealth by increasing interestt
gathers it for someone who is gracioustss to the needy.
9 The one who turns away his ears from hearing the law,
even his prayers is an abomination.s
10 The one who leads the upright astray in an evil way
will himself fall into his own pit,s
but the blameless will inherit what is good.s
11 A rich persont is wise in his own eyes,s
but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.t
12 When the righteous rejoice,t great is the glory,s
but when the wicked rise to power, people are sought out.t
13 The one who coverst his transgressions will not prosper,s
but whoever confesses them and forsakes them will find mercy.s
14 Blessed is the one who is always cautious,t
but whoever hardens his hearts will fall into evil.
15 Liket a roaring lion or a roving bear,s
so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.s
16 The prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom,t
but the one who hatess unjust gain will prolong his days.
17 The one who is tormentedt by the murders of another will flee to the pit;t
let no one support him.
18 The one who walks blamelessly will be delivered,t
but whoever is perverse in his ways will fallt at once.t
19 The one who works his land will be satisfied with food,t
but whoever chases daydreamsts will have his fillt of poverty.
20 A faithful personts will have an abundance of blessings,
but the one who hastenss to gain riches will not go unpunished.
21 To show partialityt is terrible,t
for a person will transgress over the smallest piece of bread.t
22 The stingy persont hastens after riches
and does not know that poverty will overtake him.s
23 The one who reprovest anothert will in the endt find more favor
than the one who flatterst with the tongue.
24 The one who robss his father and mother and says, “There is no transgression,”
is a companions to the onet who destroys.
25 The greedy persont stirs up dissension,s
but the one who trustst in the Lord will prosper.t
26 The one who trusts in his own hearts is a fool,
but the one who walks in wisdoms will escape.t
27 The one who gives to the poor will not lack,s
but whoever shuts his eyes to themt will receivet many curses.s
28 When the wicked gain control,ts peoplet hide themselves,t
but when they perish,t the righteous increase.