Proverbs 28
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1The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.1The wicked flee when no one is pursuing them, 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.2When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers, but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.
3A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.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.4Those who reject the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law battle against them.
5Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.5Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand everything.
6Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.6Better a poor man who lives with integrity than a rich man who distorts right and wrong.
7A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.7A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.
8He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.8Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest collects it for one who is kind to the poor.
9Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.9Anyone who 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.10The one who leads the upright into an evil way 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.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 glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.12When the righteous triumph, there is great rejoicing, but when the wicked come to power, people hide themselves.
13He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.13The one 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.14Happy is the one who is always reverent, but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
15Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.15A wicked ruler over a helpless people is like a roaring lion or a charging bear.
16A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.16A leader who lacks understanding is very oppressive, but one who hates dishonest profit prolongs his life.
17A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.17A man burdened by bloodguilt will be a fugitive until death. Let no one help him.
18He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.18The one who lives with integrity will be helped, but one who distorts right and wrong will suddenly fall.
19The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.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.20A faithful man will have many blessings, but one in a hurry to get rich will not go unpunished.
21To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.21It is not good to show partiality-- yet a man may sin for a piece of bread.
22A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.22A greedy man is in a hurry for wealth; he doesn't know that poverty will come to him.
23He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.23One who rebukes a person 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.24The one who robs his father or mother and says, "That's no sin," is a companion to a man who destroys.
25A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.25A greedy person provokes conflict, but whoever trusts in the LORD will prosper.
26He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.26The one 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.27The one who gives to the poor will not be in need, but one who turns his eyes away will receive many curses.
28When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.28When the wicked come to power, people hide, but when they are destroyed, the righteous flourish.
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