28:1 The wicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous stand boldly as a lion. |
28:2 By the transgression of a land, the inhabitants will have many princes, But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures. |
28:3 A poor man who oppresses the lowly resembles 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 We would much prefer the poor who walks in his integrity Than he who acts crookedly though he have great riches. |
28:7 He who keeps the law proves himself a discerning son, But he who makes companions of gluttons humiliates his father. |
28:8 He who increases his wealth by interest and usury Gathers it for him who acts graciously to the poor. |
28:9 He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, God regards his prayer as 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 considers himself wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding sees through him. |
28:12 When the righteous triumph, the community feels 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 The man receives blessings who fears always, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity. |
28:15 A wicked ruler over a poor people resembles a roaring lion and a rushing bear. |
28:16 A leader who greatly oppresses lacks understanding, But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days. |
28:17 A man who feels burdened with the guilt of human blood Will remain a fugitive until death; let no one support him. |
28:18 God will deliver those who walk blamelessly, But the 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 have riches will not go unpunished. |
28:21 To show partiality does not bode well, 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, "I have not transgressed," has become 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 acts foolishly,God will deliver those who walk wisely . |
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. |