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| Proverbs 28:1 | The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion. | The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are bold as a lion. | The wicked man fleeth, when no man pursueth: but the just, bold as a lion, shall be without dread. | The wicked have fled and there is no pursuer. And the righteous as a young lion is confident. |
| Proverbs 28:2 | For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged. | By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding [and] of knowledge, [its] stability is prolonged. | For the sine of the land many are the princes thereof: and for the wisdom of a man, and the knowledge of those things that are said, the life of the prince shall be prolonged. | By the transgression of a land many [are] its heads. And by an intelligent man, Who knoweth right it is prolonged. |
| Proverbs 28:3 | A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is [like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. | A poor man who oppresseth the helpless is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. | A poor man that oppresseth the poor, is like a violent shower, which bringeth a famine. | A man poor and oppressing the weak, [Is] a sweeping rain, and there is no bread. |
| Proverbs 28:4 | They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them. | They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as keep the law contend with them. | They that forsake the law, praise the wicked man: they that keep it, are incensed against him. | Those forsaking the law praise the wicked, Those keeping the law plead against them. |
| Proverbs 28:5 | Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things. | Evil men understand not judgment; but they that seek Jehovah understand everything. | Evil men think not on judgment: but they that seek after the Lord, take notice of all things. | Evil men understand not judgment, And those seeking Jehovah understand all. |
| Proverbs 28:6 | Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in [his] ways, though he be rich. | Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse, double in ways, though he be rich. | Better is the poor man walking in his simplicity, than the rich in crooked ways. | Better [is] the poor walking in his integrity, Than the perverse of ways who is rich. |
| Proverbs 28:7 | Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father. | Whoso observeth the law is a son that hath understanding; but he that is a companion of profligates bringeth shame to his father. | He that keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that feedeth gluttons, shameth his father. | Whoso is keeping the law is an intelligent son, And a friend of gluttons, Doth cause his father to blush. |
| Proverbs 28:8 | He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor. | He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor. | He that heapeth together riches by usury and loan, gathereth them for him that will be bountiful to the poor. | Whoso is multiplying his wealth by biting and usury, For one favouring the poor doth gather it. |
| Proverbs 28:9 | He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination. | He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. | He that turneth away his ears from hearing the law, his prayer shall be as abomination. | Whoso is turning his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer [is] an abomination. |
| Proverbs 28:10 | Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good. | Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, shall himself fall into his own pit; but the perfect shall inherit good. | He that deceiveth the just in a wicked way, shall fall in his own destruction: and the upright shall possess his goods. | Whoso is causing the upright to err in an evil way, Into his own pit he doth fall, And the perfect do inherit good. |
| Proverbs 28:11 | The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. | A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. | The rich man seemeth to himself wise: but the poor man that is prudent shall search him out. | A rich man is wise in his own eyes, And the intelligent poor searcheth him. |
| Proverbs 28:12 | When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. | When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men conceal themselves. | In the joy of the just there is great glory: when the wicked reign, men are ruined. | In the exulting of the righteous the glory [is] abundant, And in the rising of the wicked man is apprehensive. |
| Proverbs 28:13 | He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy. | He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall obtain mercy. | He that hideth his sins, shall not prosper: but he that shall confess, and forsake them, shall obtain mercy. | Whoso is covering his transgressions prospereth not, And he who is confessing and forsaking hath mercy. |
| Proverbs 28:14 | Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. | Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil. | Blessed is the man that is always fearful: but he that is hardened in mind, shall fall into evil. | O the happiness of a man fearing continually, And whoso is hardening his heart falleth into evil. |
| Proverbs 28:15 | [As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, [So is] a wicked ruler over a poor people. | A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people. | As a roaring lion, and a hungry bear, so is a wicked prince over the poor people. | A growling lion, and a ranging bear, [Is] the wicked ruler over a poor people. |
| Proverbs 28:16 | The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; [But] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. | The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days. | A prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days. | A leader lacking understanding multiplieth oppressions, Whoso is hating dishonest gain prolongeth days. |
| Proverbs 28:17 | A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him. | A man laden with the blood of [any] person, fleeth to the pit: let no man stay him. | A man that doth violence to the blood of a person, if he flee even to the pit, no man will stay him. | A man oppressed with the blood of a soul, Unto the pit fleeth, none taketh hold on him. |
| Proverbs 28:18 | Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in [his] ways shall fall at once. | Whoso walketh in integrity shall be saved; but he that is perverted in [his] double ways, shall fall in one [of them]. | He that walketh uprightly, shall be saved: he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. | Whoso is walking uprightly is saved, And the perverted of ways falleth at once. |
| Proverbs 28:19 | He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough. | He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless shall have poverty enough. | He that tilleth his ground, shall be filled with bread: but he that followeth idleness shall be filled with poverty. | Whoso is tilling his ground is satisfied [with] bread, And whoso is pursuing vanity, Is filled [with] poverty. |
| Proverbs 28:20 | A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished. | A faithful man aboundeth with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. | A faithful man shall be much praised: but he that maketh haste to be rich, shall not be innocent. | A stedfast man hath multiplied blessings, And whoso is hasting to be rich is not acquitted. |
| Proverbs 28:21 | To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread. | To have respect of persons is not good; but for a piece of bread will a man transgress. | He that hath respect to a person in judgment, doth not well: such a man even for a morsel of bread forsaketh the truth. | To discern faces is not good, And for a piece of bread doth a man transgress. |
| Proverbs 28:22 | he that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him. | He that hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, and knoweth not that poverty shall come upon him. | A man, that maketh haste to be rich, and envieth others, is ignorant that poverty shall come upon him. | Troubled for wealth [is] the man [with] an evil eye, And he knoweth not that want doth meet him. |
| Proverbs 28:23 | He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue. | He that rebuketh a man shall afterwards find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. | He that rebuketh a man, shall afterward find favour with him, more than he that by a flattering tongue deceiveth him. | Whoso is reproving a man afterwards findeth grace, More than a flatterer with the tongue. |
| Proverbs 28:24 | Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer. | Whoso robbeth his father and his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, the same is the companion of a destroyer. | He that stealeth any thing from his father, or from his mother: and saith, This is no sin, is the partner of a murderer. | Whoso is robbing his father, or his mother, And is saying, `It is not transgression,` A companion he is to a destroyer. |
| Proverbs 28:25 | He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat. | He that is puffed up in soul exciteth contention; but he that relieth upon Jehovah shall be made fat. | He that boasteth, and puffeth up himself, stirreth up quarrels: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be healed. | Whoso is proud in soul stirreth up contention, And whoso is trusting on Jehovah is made fat. |
| Proverbs 28:26 | He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. | He that confideth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. | He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool: but he that walketh wisely, he shall be saved. | Whoso is trusting in his heart is a fool, And whoso is walking in wisdom is delivered. |
| Proverbs 28:27 | He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. | He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that withdraweth his eyes shall have many a curse. | He that giveth to the poor, shall not want: he that despiseth his entreaty, shall suffer indigence. | Whoso is giving to the poor hath no lack, And whoso is hiding his eyes multiplied curses. |
| Proverbs 28:28 | When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase. | When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase. | When the wicked rise up, men shall hide themselves: when they perish, the lust shall be multiplied. | In the rising of the wicked a man is hidden, And in their destruction the righteous multiply! |
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