Proverbs 28
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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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Proverbs 28
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1The wicked flee when no one is pursuing them, # Lv 26:17; Ps 53:5
but the righteous are as bold as a lion. # Eph 6:19-20
2When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers, # 1Kg 16:8-28; 2Kg 15:8-15
but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.
3A destitute leader # LXX reads A wicked man who oppresses the poor
is like a driving rain that leaves no food. # Ex 9:25
4Those who reject the law praise the wicked, # Rm 1:32
but those who keep the law battle against them. # 1Kg 18:18; Neh 13:11,15; Mt 3:7; 14:4; Eph 5:11
5Evil men do not understand justice, # Ps 92:6
but those who seek the Lord understand everything. # Ps 119:100; Jn 7:17; 1Co 2:15; Jms 1:5; 1Jn 2:20,27
6Better a poor man who lives with integrity # Pr 19:1; 20:7
than a rich man who distorts right and wrong. # Lit who twists two ways # Pr 16:8,19; 19:22; Is 5:20
7A discerning son keeps the law,
but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father. # Dt 21:20; Pr 17:25; 23:20; 29:3
8Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest # Ex 22:25; Lv 25:36
collects it for one who is kind to the poor. # Jb 27:17; Pr 13:22; Ec 2:26; Ezk 18:13,17
9Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law —
even his prayer is detestable. # Ps 109:7; Pr 15:8,29; 21:27
10The one who leads the upright into an evil way
will fall into his own pit, # Ps 7:15; Pr 16:29; 26:27; Mt 18:6
but the blameless will inherit what is good. # Mt 5:6
11A rich man is wise in his own eyes,
but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.
12When the righteous triumph,
there is great rejoicing, # Lit glory
but when the wicked come to power,
people hide themselves. # Pr 11:10; 28:28; 29:2; Ec 10:5-6
13The one who conceals his sins
will not prosper, # Jb 31:33; Ps 32:3
but whoever confesses and renounces them
will find mercy. # Ps 32:5; Jms 5:16; 1Jn 1:9
14Happy is the one who is always reverent, # 2Ch 19:7; Pr 23:17
but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble. # Ps 95:8
15A wicked ruler over a helpless people # Ex 1:14; Pr 29:2; Mt 2:16
is like a roaring lion or a charging bear. # Pr 19:12; 1Pt 5:8
16A leader who lacks understanding
is very oppressive,
but one who hates dishonest profit
prolongs his life. # 1Kg 12:1-19; Ps 15:5; Pr 15:27
17A man burdened by bloodguilt # Lit the blood of a person
will be a fugitive until death. # Gn 4:14; 9:6; Ex 21:14
Let no one help him. # Nm 35:31
18The one who lives with integrity will be helped,
but one who distorts right and wrong # Lit who is twisted regarding two ways
will suddenly fall. # Pr 2:7; 10:9; 20:7
19The one who works his land
will have plenty of food, # Pr 24:27
but whoever chases fantasies
will have his fill of poverty. # Pr 1:31; 12:11,14; 14:14
20A faithful man will have many blessings, # Pr 10:6; Mt 25:21
but one in a hurry to get rich # Pr 20:21; 28:22; 1Tm 6:9
will not go unpunished.
21It is not good to show partiality # Pr 18:5; 24:23 —
yet a man may sin for a piece of bread. # Ezk 13:19
22A greedy man # Lit A man with an evil eye is in a hurry for wealth;
he doesn’t know that poverty will come to him. # Pr 13:11; 20:21; 21:5; 22:16
23One who rebukes a person will later find more favor # Pr 27:5-6
than one who flatters # Lit is smooth with his tongue. # Pr 26:28; 29:5
24The one who robs his father or mother # Pr 19:6
and says, “That’s no sin,” # Pr 30:20; Mk 7:11
is a companion to a man who destroys. # Pr 18:9
25A greedy person provokes conflict, # Pr 15:18
but whoever trusts in the Lord will prosper. # Ps 37:3-5; Pr 3:5-6; Jr 17:7-8
26The one who trusts in himself # Lit his heart is a fool,
but one who walks in wisdom will be safe. # Pr 3:5-7
27The one who gives to the poor
will not be in need,
but one who turns his eyes away # Lit who shuts his eyes
will receive many curses. # Pr 11:24; 19:17; 22:16
28When the wicked come to power,
people hide,
but when they are destroyed,
the righteous flourish. # Pr 28:12; 29:2
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