Proverbs 28
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Proverbs 28
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| The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion. | The evil man goes running away when no man is after him, but the upright are without fear, like the lion. |
| For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged. | Because of the sin of the land, its troubles are increased; but by a man of wisdom and knowledge they will be put out like a fire. |
| A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is [like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. | A man of wealth who is cruel to the poor is like a violent rain causing destruction of food. |
| They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them. | Those who have no respect for the law give praise to the evil-doer; but such as keep the law are against him. |
| Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things. | Evil men have no knowledge of what is right; but those who go after the Lord have knowledge of all things. |
| Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in [his] ways, though he be rich. | Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are not straight. |
| Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father. | He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who keeps company with feasters puts shame on his father. |
| He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor. | He who makes his wealth greater by taking interest, only gets it together for him who has pity on the poor. |
| He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination. | As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting. |
| 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. | Anyone causing the upright to go wandering in an evil way, will himself go down into the hole he has made; but the upright will have good things for their heritage. |
| The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. | The man of wealth seems to himself to be wise, but the poor man who has sense has a low opinion of him. |
| When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. | When the upright do well, there is great glory; but when evil-doers are lifted up, men do not let themselves be seen. |
| He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy. | He who keeps his sins secret will not do well; but one who is open about them, and gives them up, will get mercy. |
| Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. | Happy is the man in whom is the fear of the Lord at all times; but he whose heart is hard will come into trouble. |
| [As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, [So is] a wicked ruler over a poor people. | Like a loud-voiced lion and a wandering bear, is an evil ruler over a poor people. |
| The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; [But] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. | The prince who has no sense is a cruel ruler; but he who has no desire to get profit for himself will have long life. |
| A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him. | One who has been the cause of a man's death will go in flight to the underworld: let no man give him help. |
| Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in [his] ways shall fall at once. | He whose ways are upright will be safe, but sudden will be the fall of him whose ways are twisted. |
| He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough. | By ploughing his land a man will have bread in full measure; but he who goes after good-for-nothing persons will be poor enough. |
| A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished. | A man of good faith will have great blessing, but one attempting to get wealth quickly will not go free from punishment. |
| To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread. | It is not good to have respect for a man's position: for a man will do wrong for a bit of bread. |
| he that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him. | He who is ever desiring wealth goes running after money, and does not see that need will come on him. |
| He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue. | He who says words of protest to a man will later have more approval than one who says smooth words with his tongue. |
| Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer. | He who takes from his father or his mother what is theirs by right, and says, It is no sin; is the same as a taker of life. |
| He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat. | He who is ever desiring profit is a cause of fighting; but he who puts his faith in the Lord will be made fat. |
| He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. | He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe. |
| He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. | He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them. |
| When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase. | When evil-doers are lifted up, men take cover; but when destruction overtakes them, the upright are increased. |
