Proverbs 28
28
1The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are bold as a lion.
2By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding and of knowledge, its stability is prolonged.
3A poor man who oppresseth the helpless is 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 judgment; but they that seek Jehovah understand everything.
6Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse, double in ways, though he be rich.
7Whoso observeth the law is a son that hath understanding; but he that is a companion of profligates bringeth shame to his father.
8He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to 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, shall himself fall into his own pit; but the perfect shall inherit good.
11A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men conceal themselves.
13He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
14Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.
15A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17A man laden with the blood of any person, fleeth to the pit: let no man stay him.
18Whoso walketh in integrity shall be saved; but he that is perverted in his double ways, shall fall in one of them.
19He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless shall have poverty enough.
20A faithful man aboundeth with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
21To have respect of persons is not good; but for a piece of bread will a man transgress.
22He that hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, and knoweth not that poverty shall come upon him.
23He that rebuketh a man shall afterwards find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
24Whoso robbeth his father and his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, the same is the companion of a destroyer.
25He that is puffed up in soul exciteth contention; but he that relieth upon Jehovah shall be made fat.
26He that confideth 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 withdraweth 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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First published in 1890. This edition is maintained by the British and Foreign Bible Society.
Proverbs 28
28
1Evil people run even though no one is chasing them,
but good people are as brave as a lion.
2When a country is lawless, it has one ruler after another;
but when it is led by a leader with understanding and knowledge, it continues strong.
3Rulers who mistreat the poor
are like a hard rain that destroys the crops.
4Those who disobey what they have been taught praise the wicked,
but those who obey what they have been taught are against them.
5Evil people do not understand justice,
but those who follow the Lord understand it completely.
6It is better to be poor and innocent
than to be rich and wicked.
7Children who obey what they have been taught are wise,
but friends of troublemakers disgrace their parents.
8Some people get rich by overcharging others,
but their wealth will be given to those who are kind to the poor.
9If you refuse to obey what you have been taught,
your prayers will not be heard.
10Those who lead good people to do wrong
will be ruined by their own evil,
but the innocent will be rewarded with good things.
11Rich people may think they are wise,
but the poor with understanding will prove them wrong.
12When good people triumph, there is great happiness,
but when the wicked get control, everybody hides.
13If you hide your sins, you will not succeed.
If you confess and reject them, you will receive mercy.
14Those who are always respectful will be happy,
but those who are stubborn will get into trouble.
15A wicked ruler is as dangerous to poor people
as a roaring lion or a charging bear.
16A ruler without wisdom will be cruel,
but the one who refuses to take dishonest money will rule a long time.
17Don’t help those who are guilty of murder;
let them run until they die.
18Innocent people will be kept safe,
but those who are dishonest will suddenly be ruined.
19Those who work their land will have plenty of food,
but the ones who chase empty dreams instead will end up poor.
20A truthful person will have many blessings,
but those eager to get rich will be punished.
21It is not good for a judge to take sides,
but some will sin for only a piece of bread.
22Selfish people are in a hurry to get rich
and do not realize they soon will be poor.
23Those who correct others will later be liked
more than those who give false praise.
24Whoever robs father or mother
and says, “It’s not wrong,”
is just like someone who destroys things.
25A greedy person causes trouble,
but the one who trusts the Lord will succeed.
26Those who trust in themselves are foolish,
but those who live wisely will be kept safe.
27Whoever gives to the poor will have everything he needs,
but the one who ignores the poor will receive many curses.
28When the wicked get control, everybody hides,
but when they die, good people do well.
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