Proverbs — Chapter 28

1The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

2A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.

3A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.

4Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.

5Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.

6Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.

7A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.

8He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.

9Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.

10He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.

11A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.

12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

13He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.

14Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

15Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.

16A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.

17A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.

18He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.

19The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

20A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

21To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.

22A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.

23He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.

24He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.

25A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

26He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.

27Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

28When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.

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 alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

15As 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.

22He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.

23He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall 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 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.

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 justice; But they that seek Jehovah 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 gluttons shameth his father.

8He that augmenteth his substance by interest 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 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 greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah 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.

1The wicked person fled, though no one was pursuing, but the righteous person can be as confident as a lion.

2When a country is rebellious it has many princes, but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained.

3A poor person who oppresses the weak is like a driving rain without food.

4Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law contend with them.

5Evil people do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand it all.

6A poor person who walks in his integrity is better than one who is perverse in his ways even though he is rich.

7The one who keeps the law is a discerning child, but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents.

8The one who increases his wealth by increasing interest gathers it for someone who is gracious to the needy.

9The one who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

10The one who leads the upright astray in an evil way will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.

11A rich person is wise in his own opinion, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.

12When the righteous rejoice, great is the glory, but when the wicked rise to power, people are sought out.

13The one who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses them and forsakes them will find mercy.

14Blessed is the one who is always cautious, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into evil.

15Like a roaring lion or a roving bear, so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

16The prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom, but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

17The one who is tormented by the murder of another will flee to the pit; let no one support him.

18The one who walks blamelessly will be delivered, but whoever is perverse in his ways will fall at once.

19The one who works his land will be satisfied with food, but whoever chases daydreams will have his fill of poverty.

20A faithful person will have an abundance of blessings, but the one who hastens to gain riches will not go unpunished.

21To show partiality is terrible, for a person will transgress over the smallest piece of bread.

22The stingy person hastens after riches and does not know that poverty will overtake him.

23The one who reproves another will in the end find more favor than the one who flatters with the tongue.

24The one who robs his father and mother and says, “There is no transgression,” is a companion to the one who destroys.

25The greedy person stirs up dissension, but the one who trusts in the Lord will prosper.

26The one who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but the one who walks in wisdom will escape.

27The one who gives to the poor will not lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to them will receive many curses.

28When the wicked gain control, people hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.

1The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

2In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.

3A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.

4Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them.

5Evil men don’t understand justice; but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.

6Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

7Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

8He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

9He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

10Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.

11The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

13He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

14Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

15As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

16A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

17A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; no one will support him.

18Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.

19One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

20A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

21To show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.

22A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.

23One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.

24Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, “It’s not wrong.” He is a partner with a destroyer.

25One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.

26One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

27One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.