Proverbs 28
28
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 understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
3A needy man that oppresseth the poor
Is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
4They that forsake the law praise the wicked:
But such as keep the law contend with them.
5Evil men understand not judgement:
But they that seek the LORD understand all things.
6Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity,
Than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
7Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son:
But he that is a companion of gluttonous men shameth his father.
8He that augmenteth his substance by usury 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.
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.
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.
14Happy is the man that feareth alway:
But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear;
So is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor:
But he 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.
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.
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.
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 favour
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.
25He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife:
But he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
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.
28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves:
But when they perish, the righteous increase.
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Mishlei (Pro) 28
28
1The wicked flee when no one pursues them;
but the righteous, like lions, feel sure of themselves.
2A land which transgresses [is punished by] having many rulers;
but with a man of understanding and knowledge, stability is prolonged.
3A poor man who oppresses the weak
is like a downpour that sweeps away all the food.
4Those who abandon Torah praise the wicked,
but those who keep Torah fight them.
5Evil people don’t understand justice,
but those who seek Adonai understand everything.
6Better to be poor and live an honest life
than be crooked in one’s ways, though rich.
7A wise son observes Torah,
but a friend of those lacking restraint shames his father.
8He who increases his wealth by charging exorbitant interest
amasses it for someone who will bestow it on the poor.
9If a person will not listen to Torah,
even his prayer is an abomination.
10Whoever causes the honest to pursue evil ways
will himself fall into his own pit,
but the pure-hearted will inherit good.
11The rich man is wise in his own view,
but the poor who has discernment sees through him.
12When the just are triumphant, there is great rejoicing,
but when the wicked rise up, people hide.
13He who conceals his sins will not succeed;
he who confesses and abandons them will gain mercy.
14Happy the person who is never without fear,
but he who hardens his heart will fall into misfortune.
15Like a roaring lion or a bear prowling for food
is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16A prince without discernment is a cruel oppressor,
but one who hates greed will prolong his life.
17Let a man weighed down with anyone’s blood
flee to a pit; give him no support.
18Whoever lives blamelessly will be saved,
but he whose ways are crooked will fall in one [of those ways].
19He who farms his land will have plenty of food,
but he who follows futilities will have plenty of poverty.
20A trustworthy person will receive many blessings,
but one rushing to get rich will not go unpunished.
21To show partiality is not good,
though a person may do wrong for a crust of bread.
22He who is greedy rushes after riches,
not knowing that want will overtake him.
23He who rebukes another person
in the end gets more thanks than the flatterer.
24Whoever robs mother or father and says, “That’s not a crime!”
is comrade to the destroyer.
25A grasping disposition stirs up strife,
but he who trusts in Adonai will prosper.
26He who trusts in himself is a fool,
but he who lives by wisdom will escape.
27He who gives to the poor will lack nothing,
but he who hides his eyes will get curses in plenty.
28When the wicked rise up, people hide;
but when they perish, the righteous flourish.
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