28:1 The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion. |
28:2 By the transgression of a land many are its princes, But by a man of understanding {and} knowledge, so it endures. |
28:3 A poor man who oppresses the lowly Is {like} a driving rain which leaves no food. |
28:4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But those who keep the law strive with them. |
28:5 Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the LORD understand all things. |
28:6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than he who is crooked though he be rich. |
28:7 He who keeps the law is a discerning son, But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father. |
28:8 He who increases his wealth by interest and usury Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor. |
28:9 He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, Even his prayer is an abomination. |
28:10 He who leads the upright astray in an evil way Will himself fall into his own pit, But the blameless will inherit good. |
28:11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding sees through him. |
28:12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. |
28:13 He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes {them} will find compassion. |
28:14 How blessed is the man who fears always, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity. |
28:15 {Like} a roaring lion and a rushing bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people. |
28:16 A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, {But} he who hates unjust gain will prolong {his} days. |
28:17 A man who is laden with the guilt of human blood Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him. |
28:18 He who walks blamelessly will be delivered, But he who is crooked will fall all at once. |
28:19 He who tills his land will have plenty of food, But he who follows empty {pursuits} will have poverty in plenty. |
28:20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished. |
28:21 To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress. |
28:22 A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth And does not know that want will come upon him. |
28:23 He who rebukes a man will afterward find {more} favor Than he who flatters with the tongue. |
28:24 He who robs his father or his mother And says, "It is not a transgression, Is the companion of a man who destroys." |
28:25 An arrogant man stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the LORD will prosper. |
28:26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will be delivered. |
28:27 He who gives to the poor will never want, But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses. |
28:28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase. |