Mishle 28
28
1The rasha flee when none pursueth; but the tzaddikim are bold as a lion.
2For the peysha eretz (land in rebellion) many are the sarim (rulers) thereof, but by an adam meiven yodei'a (a man of wisdom and knowledge) shall be lasting order.
3A gever rahsh (poor man) that oppresseth the dalim (poor ones) is like a sweeping matar (rain) which leaveth no lechem (food, crop).
4They that forsake the torah praise the rasha, but such as be shomer over the torah contend against them.
5Anshei rah understand not mishpat, but they that seek Hashem understand all things.
6Better is the rahsh (poor) that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his drakhim (ways), though he be rich.
7He who keepeth torah is a ben meiven, but he that is a companion of zolelim (gluttons) shameth aviv.
8He that by neshekh (interest) and increase increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the dalim (poor ones).
9He that turneth away his ozen from mishmo'a torah (heeding torah), even his tefillah (prayer) shall be to'evah (abomination).
10He who causeth the yesharim (upright ones) to go astray in a derech rah, he shall fall himself into his own trap, but the blameless ones shall inherit tov.
11The ish oisher is chacham in his own eyes, but the dal meiven (poor man with understanding) searcheth him out.
12When tzaddikim do triumph, there is rabbah tiferet (great glory), but when the resha'im rise, the people go into hiding.
13He that covereth his peysha'im (sins) shall not prosper, but he who confesseth and forsaketh them shall find mercy.
14Ashrei adam that is reverent always, but he that hardeneth his lev shall fall into ra'ah.
15As a roaring ari, and a charging dov (bear), so is a wicked moshel (ruler) over the am dal (poor people).
16The nagid (ruler) lacking tevunot (understanding) is also a great oppressor, but he that hateth betza (ill-gotten gain) shall prolong his yamim (days).
17If an adam is burdened with dahm (blood, murder) of any nefesh, let him be a fugitive ad bor (till the pit, death); let no ish help him.
18He who walketh tamim (blamelessly) shall be saved, but he that is perverse in his drakhim shall fall suddenly.
19He that tilleth his adamah shall have plenty of lechem, but he that chaseth after empty things shall have poverty enough.
20An ish emunot (faithful man, loyal man) shall abound with birkhot, but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not go unpunished.
21To show partiality is not tov; for a piece of lechem that gever will transgress.
22He that hasteth to be rich hath a rah ayin, and considereth not that want shall come upon him.
23He that rebuketh an adam afterwards shall find more chen (favor) than he that flattereth with the lashon.
24He who robbeth aviv or immo, and saith, It is no peysha (transgression), the same is the chaver (fellow, companion) of an ish mashchit (man of destruction).
25The covetous stirreth up strife, but he that putteth his trust in Hashem shall be prospered.
26He that trusteth in his own lev is a kesil (fool), but he who walketh in chochmah, he shall be delivered.
27He that giveth unto the rahsh (poor) shall not lack, but he that hideth his eynayim meeteth many curses.
28When the resha'im rise, adam hide themselves, but when they perish, the tzaddikim increase.
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Proverbs 28
28
1 THE WICKED flee when no man pursues them, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous are bold as a lion. [Lev. 26:17, 36; Ps. 53:5.]
2 When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but when the ruler is a man of discernment, understanding, and knowledge, its stability will long continue.
3 A poor man who oppresses the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaves no food [plundering them of their last morsels]. [Matt. 18:28.]
4 Those who forsake the law [of God and man] praise the wicked, but those who keep the law [of God and man] contend with them. [Prov. 29:18.]
5 Evil men do not understand justice, but they who crave and seek the Lord understand it fully. [John 7:17; I Cor. 2:15; I John 2:20, 27.]
6 Better is the poor man who walks in his integrity than he who willfully goes in double and wrong ways, though he is rich.
7 Whoever keeps the law [of God and man] is a wise son, but he who is a companion of gluttons and the carousing, self-indulgent, and extravagant shames his father.
8 He who by charging excessive interest and who by unjust efforts to get gain increases his material possession gathers it for him [to spend] who is kind and generous to the poor. [Job 27:16, 17; Prov. 13:22; Eccl. 2:26.]
9 He who turns away his ear from hearing the law [of God and man], even his prayer is an abomination, hateful and revolting [to God]. [Ps. 66:18; 109:7; Prov. 15:8; Zech. 7:11.]
10 Whoever leads the upright astray into an evil way, he will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will have a goodly inheritance.
11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes and conceit, but the poor man who has understanding will find him out.
12 When the [uncompromisingly] righteous triumph, there is great glory and celebration; but when the wicked rise [to power], men hide themselves.
13 He who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes his sins will obtain mercy. [Ps. 32:3, 5; I John 1:8-10.]
14 Blessed (happy, fortunate, and to be envied) is the man who reverently and worshipfully fears [the Lord] at all times [regardless of circumstances], but he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
15 Like a roaring lion or a ravenous and charging bear is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 A ruler who lacks understanding is [like a wicked one] a great oppressor, but he who hates covetousness and unjust gain shall prolong his days.
17 If a man willfully sheds the blood of a person [and keeps the guilt of murder upon his conscience], he is fleeing to the pit (the grave) and hastening to his own destruction; let no man stop him!
18 He who walks uprightly shall be safe, but he who willfully goes in double and wrong ways shall fall in one of them.
19 He who cultivates his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless people and pursuits will have poverty enough.
20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings, but he who makes haste to be rich [at any cost] shall not go unpunished. [Prov. 13:11; 20:21; 23:4; I Tim. 6:9.]
21 To have respect of persons and to show partiality is not good, neither is it good that man should transgress for a piece of bread.
22 He who has an evil and covetous eye hastens to be rich and knows not that want will come upon him. [Prov. 21:5; 28:20.]
23 He who rebukes a man shall afterward find more favor than he who flatters with the tongue.
24 Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, This is no sin–he is in the same class as [an open, lawless robber and] a destroyer.
25 He who is of a greedy spirit stirs up strife, but he who puts his trust in the Lord shall be enriched and blessed.
26 He who leans on, trusts in, and is confident of his own mind and heart is a [self-confident] fool, but he who walks in skillful and godly Wisdom shall be delivered. [James 1:5.]
27 He who gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes [from their want] will have many a curse. [Deut. 15:7; Prov. 19:17; 22:9.]
28 When the wicked rise [to power], men hide themselves; but when they perish, the [consistently] righteous increase and become many. [Prov. 28:12.]
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