Proverbs 28
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1The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion.1The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
2By the transgression of a land many are its princes, But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.2A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
3A poor man who oppresses the lowly Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.3A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
4Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But those who keep the law strive with them.4Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.
5Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the LORD understand all things.5Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.
6Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than he who is crooked though he be rich.6Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
7He who keeps the law is a discerning son, But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.7A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
8He who increases his wealth by interest and usury Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.8He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.
9He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.9Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
10He who leads the upright astray in an evil way Will himself fall into his own pit, But the blameless will inherit good.10He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
11The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding sees through him.11A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
13He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion.13He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
14How blessed is the man who fears always, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.14Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
15Like a roaring lion and a rushing bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.15Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
16A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.16A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
17A man who is laden with the guilt of human blood Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him.17A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.
18He who walks blamelessly will be delivered, But he who is crooked will fall all at once.18He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.
19He who tills his land will have plenty of food, But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty.19The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
20A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished.20A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
21To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.21To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
22A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth And does not know that want will come upon him.22A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.
23He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor Than he who flatters with the tongue.23He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.
24He who robs his father or his mother And says, "It is not a transgression," Is the companion of a man who destroys.24He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.
25An arrogant man stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.25A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
26He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will be delivered.26He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
27He who gives to the poor will never want, But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses.27Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.
28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.28When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.
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