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Proverbs 28
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American Standard Version · 1901
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Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752
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World English Bible · 2000
1The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.
1The wicked man fleeth, when no man pursueth: but the just, bold as a lion, shall be without dread.
1The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.
2For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understandingandknowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
2For the sins of the land many are the princes thereof: and for the wisdom of a man, and the knowledge of those things that are said, the life of the prince shall be prolonged.
2For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understandingandknowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
3A needy man that oppresseth the poor Islikea sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
3A poor man that oppresseth the poor, is like a violent shower, which bringeth a famine.
3A needy man that oppresseth the poor Islikea sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
4They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.
4They that forsake the law, praise the wicked man: they that keep it, are incensed against him.
4They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.
5Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.
5Evil men think not on judgment: but they that seek after the Lord, take notice of all things.
5Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.
6Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse inhisways, though he be rich.
6Better is the poor man walking in his simplicity, than the rich in crooked ways.
6Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse inhisways, though he be rich.
7Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.
7He that keepeth the law, is a wise son: but he that feedeth gluttons, shameth his father.
7Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.
8He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
8He that heapeth together riches by usury and loan, gathereth them for him that will be bountiful to the poor.
8He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
9He that turneth away his ears from hearing the law, his prayer shall be an abomination.
9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
10Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.
10He that deceiveth the just in a wicked way, shall fall in his own destruction: and the upright shall possess his goods.
10Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.
11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
11The rich man seemeth to himself wise: but the poor man that is prudent shall search him out.
11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
12In the joy of the just there is great glory: when the wicked reign, men are ruined.
12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
13He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
13He that hideth his sins, shall not prosper: but he that shall confess, and forsake them, shall obtain mercy.
13He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
14Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
14Blessed is the man that is always fearful: but he that is hardened in mind shall fall into evil.
14Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15Asa roaring lion, and a ranging bear, So isa wicked ruler over a poor people.
15As a roaring lion, and a hungry bear, so is a wicked prince over the poor people.
15Asa roaring lion, and a ranging bear, So isa wicked ruler over a poor people.
16The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; Buthe that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
16A prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days.
16The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; Buthe 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.
17A man that doth violence to the blood of a person, if he flee even to the pit, no man will stay him.
17A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.
18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
18He that walketh uprightly, shall be saved: he that is perverse in his ways, shall fall at once.
18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
19He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
19He that tilleth his ground, shall be filled with bread: but he that followeth idleness, shall be filled with poverty.
19He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
20A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
20A faithful man shall be much praised: but he that maketh haste to be rich, shall not be innocent.
20A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
21To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.
21He that hath respect to a person in judgment, doth not well: such a man even for a morsel of bread forsaketh the truth.
21To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.
22He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
22A man that maketh haste to be rich, and envieth others, is ignorant that poverty shall come upon him.
22He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
23He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.
23He that rebuketh a man, shall afterward find favour with him, more than he that by a flattering tongue deceiveth him.
23He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.
24Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer.
24He that stealeth any thing from his father, or from his mother: and saith, This is no sin, is the partner of a murderer.
24Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer.
25He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.
25He that boasteth and puffeth up himself, stirreth up quarrels: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be healed.
25He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.
26He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
26He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool: but he that walketh wisely, he shall be saved.
26He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.