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Proverbs 28
WEB
World English Bible · 2000
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901
1The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.
1The evil man goes running away when no man is after him, but the upright are without fear, like the lion.
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.
2Because 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.
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 man of wealth who is cruel to the poor is like a violent rain causing destruction of food.
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.
4Those who have no respect for the law give praise to the evil-doer; but such as keep the law are 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 have no knowledge of what is right; but those who go after the Lord have knowledge 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 whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are not straight.
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 who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who keeps company with feasters puts shame on 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 who makes his wealth greater by taking interest, only gets it together for him who has pity on 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.
9As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting.
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.
10Anyone 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.
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 man of wealth seems to himself to be wise, but the poor man who has sense has a low opinion of him.
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.
12When the upright do well, there is great glory; but when evil-doers are lifted up, men do not let themselves be seen.
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 who keeps his sins secret will not do well; but one who is open about them, and gives them up, will get 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.
14Happy is the man in whom is the fear of the Lord at all times; but he whose heart is hard will come into trouble.
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.
15Like a loud-voiced lion and a wandering bear, is an evil ruler over a 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.
16The prince who has no sense is a cruel ruler; but he who has no desire to get profit for himself will have long life.
16The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; Buthe that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.
17One who has been the cause of a man's death will go in flight to the underworld: let no man give him help.
17 A 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 whose ways are upright will be safe, but sudden will be the fall of him whose ways are twisted.
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.
19By ploughing his land a man will have bread in full measure; but he who goes after good-for-nothing persons will be poor enough.
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 man of good faith will have great blessing, but one attempting to get wealth quickly will not go free from punishment.
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.
21It is not good to have respect for a man's position: for a man will do wrong for a bit of bread.
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.
22He who is ever desiring wealth goes running after money, and does not see that need will come on 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 who says words of protest to a man will later have more approval than one who says smooth words with his tongue.
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 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.
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 who is ever desiring profit is a cause of fighting; but he who puts his faith in the Lord will be made fat.
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 whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe.
26He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
27He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
27He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them.
27He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.