Proverbs 28
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1The wicked person flees when there is no one pursuing, but the righteous person is as confident as a lion. 1The wicked flee when no one is pursuing them, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
2When a country is rebellious it has many princes, but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained. 2When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers, but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.
3A poor person who oppresses the weak is like a driving rain without 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 contend with them. 4Those who reject the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law battle against them.
5Evil people do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it all. 5Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand everything.
6A poor person who walks in his integrity is better than one who is perverse in his ways even though he is rich. 6Better a poor man who lives with integrity than a rich man who distorts right and wrong.
7The one who keeps the law is a discerning child, but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents. 7A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.
8The one who increases his wealth by increasing interest gathers it for someone who is gracious to the needy. 8Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest collects it for one who is kind to the poor.
9The one who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. 9Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law-- even his prayer is detestable.
10The one who leads the upright astray in an evil way will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good. 10The one who leads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
11A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly. 11A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.
12When the righteous rejoice, great is the glory, but when the wicked rise to power, people are sought out. 12When the righteous triumph, there is great rejoicing, but when the wicked come to power, people hide themselves.
13The one who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses them and forsakes them will find mercy. 13The one who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
14Blessed is the one who is always cautious, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into evil. 14Happy is the one who is always reverent, but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
15Like a roaring lion or a roving bear, so is a wicked ruler over a poor people. 15A wicked ruler over a helpless people is like a roaring lion or a charging bear.
16The prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom, but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days. 16A leader who lacks understanding is very oppressive, but one who hates dishonest profit prolongs his life.
17The one who is tormented by the murder of another will flee to the pit; let no one support him. 17A man burdened by bloodguilt will be a fugitive until death. Let no one help him.
18The one who walks blamelessly will be delivered, but whoever is perverse in his ways will fall at once. 18The one who lives with integrity will be helped, but one who distorts right and wrong will suddenly fall.
19The one who works his land will be satisfied with food, but whoever chases daydreams will have his fill of poverty. 19The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
20A faithful person will have an abundance of blessings, but the one who hastens to gain riches will not go unpunished. 20A faithful man will have many blessings, but one in a hurry to get rich will not go unpunished.
21To show partiality is terrible, for a person will transgress over the smallest piece of bread. 21It is not good to show partiality-- yet a man may sin for a piece of bread.
22The stingy person hastens after riches and does not know that poverty will overtake him. 22A greedy man is in a hurry for wealth; he doesn't know that poverty will come to him.
23The one who reproves another will in the end find more favor than the one who flatters with the tongue. 23One who rebukes a person will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.
24The one who robs his father and mother and says, "There is no transgression," is a companion to the one who destroys. 24The one who robs his father or mother and says, "That's no sin," is a companion to a man who destroys.
25The greedy person stirs up dissension, but the one who trusts in the LORD will prosper. 25A greedy person provokes conflict, but whoever trusts in the LORD will prosper.
26The one who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but the one who walks in wisdom will escape. 26The one who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
27The one who gives to the poor will not lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to them will receive many curses. 27The one who gives to the poor will not be in need, but one who turns his eyes away will receive many curses.
28When the wicked gain control, people hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase. 28When the wicked come to power, people hide, but when they are destroyed, the righteous flourish.
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