Proverbs 28

¹The wicked flee when none pursueth: but the righteous are bolde as a lyon.

²For the transgression of the land there are many princes thereof: but by a man of vnderstanding and knowledge a realme likewise endureth long.

³A poore man, if he oppresse the poore, is like a raging raine, that leaueth no foode.

⁴They that forsake the Law, prayse the wicked: but they that keepe the Law, set themselues against them.

⁵Wicked men vnderstand not iudgemnt: but they that seeke the Lord vnderstand all things.

⁶Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnesse, then hee that peruerteth his wayes, though he be riche.

⁷He that keepeth the Law, is a childe of vnderstanding: but hee that feedeth the gluttons, shameth his father.

⁸He that increaseth his riches by vsurie and interest, gathereth them for him that will be mercifull vnto the poore.

⁹He that turneth away his eare from hearing the Law, euen his prayer shalbe abominable.

¹⁰He that causeth the righteous to go astray by an euill way, shall fall into his owne pit, and the vpright shall inherite good things.

¹¹The riche man is wise in his owne conceite: but the poore that hath vnderstanding, can trie him.

¹²When righteous men reioyce, there is great glory: but when the wicked come vp, the man is tried.

¹³He that hideth his sinnes, shall not prosper: but he that confesseth, and forsaketh them, shall haue mercy.

¹⁴Blessed is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into euill.

¹⁵As a roaring lyon, and an hungry beare, so is a wicked ruler ouer the poore people.

¹⁶A prince destitute of vnderstanding, is also a great oppressour: but hee that hateth couetousnes, shall prolong his dayes.

¹⁷A man that doeth violence against the blood of a person, shall flee vnto the graue, and they shall not stay him.

¹⁸He that walketh vprightly, shalbe saued: but he that is froward in his wayes, shall once fall.

¹⁹He that tilleth his land, shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth the idle, shall be filled with pouertie.

²⁰A faythfull man shall abound in blessings, and he that maketh haste to be riche, shall not be innocent.

²¹To haue respect of persons is not good: for that man will transgresse for a piece of bread.

²²A man with a wicked eye hasteth to riches, and knoweth not, that pouertie shall come vpon him.

²³He that rebuketh a man, shall finde more fauour at length, then he that flattereth with his tongue.

²⁴Hee that robbeth his father and mother, and sayth, It is no transgression, is the companion of a man that destroyeth.

²⁵He that is of a proude heart, stirreth vp strife: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be fatte.

²⁶Hee that trusteth in his owne heart, is a foole: but he that walketh in wisdome, shall be deliuered.

²⁷He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many curses.

²⁸When the wicked rise vp, men hide them selues: but when they perish, ye righteous increase.

Proverbs 28

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.