Proverbs 28
28
The Wicked and the Righteous
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 a man of understanding and knowledge
the state thereof shall be prolonged.
3A poor 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 judgment:
but they that seek the Lord understand all things.
6Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness,
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 riotous men shameth his father.
8He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance,
he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law,
even his prayer shall be abomination.
10Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way,
he shall fall himself into his own pit:
but the upright shall have good things in possession.
11The rich man is wise in his own conceit;
but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
12When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory:
but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
13He that covereth his sins shall not prosper:
but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
14Happy is the man that feareth always:
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 the poor people.
16The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor:
but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit;
let no man stay him.
18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved:
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 innocent.
21To have respect of persons is not good:
for, for a piece of bread that man will transgress.#28.21 for, for a piece of bread that man will transgress or and for a piece of bread man will transgress.
22He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye,
and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
23He that rebuketh a man, afterward shall find more favor
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 proud heart 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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King James Version 1611, spelling, punctuation and text formatting modernized by ABS in 1962; typesetting © 2010 American Bible Society.
Mishlĕ (Proverbs) 28
28
1The wrong shall flee though no one pursues, But the righteous are as bold as a lion.
2Because of transgression of a land, Many are its rulers; But by a man of understanding and knowledge, Right is maintained.
3A poor man who oppresses the poor Is like a sweeping rain that leaves no food.
4Those who forsake the Torah praise the wrong, Those who guard the Torah strive with them.
5Evil men do not understand right-ruling, But those who seek יהוה understand all.
6Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one perverse in his ways, who is rich.
7He who watches over the Torah is a discerning son, But a companion of gluttons shames his father.
8He who increases his possessions by interest and profit Gathers it for him who shows favour to the poor.
9He who turns away his ear from hearing the Torah, Even his prayer is an abomination.#See Pro. 15:29; Isa. 59:1, 2; John 9:31; 1John 3:22
10He who causes the straight to go astray in an evil way, Falls into his own pit; But the perfect inherit the good.
11A rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding searches him out.
12When the righteous exult, there is great comeliness; But when the wrong arise, a man is searched for.
13He who hides his transgressions does not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes them finds compassion.
14Blessed is the man who always fears Elohim, But he who hardens his heart falls into evil.
15A roaring lion and a charging bear Is a wrongdoing ruler over poor people.
16A leader who lacks understanding is a great oppressor, But the hater of greed prolongs his days.
17A man oppressed by blood-guilt flees into a pit; Let no one help him.
18He who walks blamelessly is saved, But the perverted of ways falls at once.
19He who tills his land is satisfied with bread, But he who pursues vanities is filled with poverty.
20A man of truth has many blessings, But one in a hurry to be rich does not go unpunished.
21To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man would transgress.
22A man with an evil eye runs after wealth, And does not know that poverty awaits him.
23He who reproves a man finds more favour afterward Than he who flatters with the tongue.
24He who robs his father or his mother, And says, “It is no transgression,” He is a companion to a destroyer.
25He who is greedy stirs up strife, But he who trusts in יהוה prospers.
26He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely is delivered.
27He who gives to the poor does not lack, But he who hides his eyes does have many curses.
28When the wrong rise up, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.
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