Proverbs 28

1The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.

1The wicked have fled and there is no pursuer. And the righteous as a young lion is confident.

2For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understandingandknowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

2By the transgression of a land many <FI>are<Fi> its heads. And by an intelligent man, Who knoweth right--it is prolonged.

3A needy man that oppresseth the poor Islikea sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

3A man--poor and oppressing the weak, <FI>Is<Fi> a sweeping rain, and there is no bread.

4They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.

4Those forsaking the law praise the wicked, Those keeping the law plead against them.

5Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.

5Evil men understand not judgment, And those seeking Jehovah understand all.

6Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse inhisways, though he be rich.

6Better <FI>is<Fi> the poor walking in his integrity, Than the perverse of ways who is rich.

7Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.

7Whoso is keeping the law is an intelligent son, And a friend of gluttons, Doth cause his father to blush.

8He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

8Whoso is multiplying his wealth by biting and usury, For one favouring the poor doth gather it.

9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

9Whoso is turning his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer <FI>is<Fi> 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.

10Whoso is causing the upright to err in an evil way, Into his own pit he doth fall, And the perfect do inherit good.

11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

11A rich man is wise in his own eyes, And the intelligent poor searcheth him.

12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

12In the exulting of the righteous the glory <FI>is<Fi> abundant, And in the rising of the wicked man is apprehensive.

13He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

13Whoso is covering his transgressions prospereth not, And he who is confessing and forsaking hath mercy.

14Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

14O the happiness of a man fearing continually, And whoso is hardening his heart falleth into evil.

15Asa roaring lion, and a ranging bear, So isa wicked ruler over a poor people.

15A growling lion, and a ranging bear, <FI>Is<Fi> the 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 leader lacking understanding multiplieth oppressions, Whoso is hating dishonest gain prolongeth days.

17A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.

17A man oppressed with the blood of a soul, Unto the pit fleeth, none taketh hold on him.

18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

18Whoso is walking uprightly is saved, And the perverted of ways falleth at once.

19He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

19Whoso is tilling his ground is satisfied <FI>with<Fi> bread, And whoso is pursuing vanity, Is filled <FI>with<Fi> poverty.

20A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.

20A stedfast man hath multiplied blessings, And whoso is hasting to be rich is not acquitted.

21To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.

21To discern faces is not good, And for a piece of bread doth a man transgress.

22He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.

22Troubled for wealth <FI>is<Fi> the man <FI>with<Fi> an evil eye, And he knoweth not that want doth meet him.

23He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.

23Whoso is reproving a man afterwards findeth grace, More than a flatterer with the tongue.

24Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer.

24Whoso is robbing his father, or his mother, And is saying, `It is not transgression,' A companion he is to a destroyer.

25He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

25Whoso is proud in soul stirreth up contention, And whoso is trusting on Jehovah is made fat.

26He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

26Whoso is trusting in his heart is a fool, And whoso is walking in wisdom is delivered.

27He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

27Whoso is giving to the poor hath no lack, And whoso is hiding his eyes multiplied curses.

28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.

28In the rising of the wicked a man is hidden, And in their destruction the righteous multiply!