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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 one pursues; But the righteous are as bold as a lion. | The evil man goes running away when no man is after him, but the upright are without fear, like the lion. | 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. | In rebellion, a land has many rulers, But order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge. | Because of the sin of the land, its troubles are increased; but by a man of wisdom and knowledge they will be put out like a fire. | 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 needy man who oppresses the poor Is like a driving rain which leaves no crops. | A man of wealth who is cruel to the poor is like a violent rain causing destruction of food. | 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. | Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; But those who keep the law contend with them. | Those who have no respect for the law give praise to the evil-doer; but such as keep the law are 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 don't understand justice; But those who seek Yahweh understand it fully. | Evil men have no knowledge of what is right; but those who go after the Lord have knowledge 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 who walks in his integrity, Than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich. | Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are not straight. | 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. | Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; But he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father. | He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who keeps company with feasters puts shame on 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 who increases his wealth by excessive interest Gathers it for one who has pity on the poor. | He who makes his wealth greater by taking interest, only gets it together for him who has pity on 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 who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination. | As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting. | 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. | Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, He will fall into his own trap; But the blameless will inherit good. | Anyone causing the upright to go wandering in an evil way, will himself go down into the hole he has made; but the upright will have good things for their heritage. | 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. | The rich man is wise in his own eyes; But the poor who has understanding sees through him. | The man of wealth seems to himself to be wise, but the poor man who has sense has a low opinion of him. | 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 hide themselves. | When the upright do well, there is great glory; but when evil-doers are lifted up, men do not let themselves be seen. | 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 who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, But whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. | He who keeps his sins secret will not do well; but one who is open about them, and gives them up, will get 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. | Blessed is the man who always fears; But one who hardens his heart falls into trouble. | Happy is the man in whom is the fear of the Lord at all times; but he whose heart is hard will come into trouble. | 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. | As a roaring lion or a charging bear, So is a wicked ruler over helpless people. | Like a loud-voiced lion and a wandering bear, is an evil ruler over a 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 ruler who lacks judgment is a great tyrant. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days. | The prince who has no sense is a cruel ruler; but he who has no desire to get profit for himself will have long life. | 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 who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; No one will support him. | One who has been the cause of a man's death will go in flight to the underworld: let no man give him help. | 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. | Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; But one with perverse ways will fall suddenly. | He whose ways are upright will be safe, but sudden will be the fall of him whose ways are twisted. | 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. | One who works his land will have an abundance of food; But one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty. | By ploughing his land a man will have bread in full measure; but he who goes after good-for-nothing persons will be poor enough. | 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 is rich with blessings; But one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished. | A man of good faith will have great blessing, but one attempting to get wealth quickly will not go free from punishment. | 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 show partiality is not good; Yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread. | It is not good to have respect for a man's position: for a man will do wrong for a bit of bread. | 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. | A stingy man hurries after riches, And doesn't know that poverty waits for him. | He who is ever desiring wealth goes running after money, and does not see that need will come on 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. | One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor Than one who flatters with the tongue. | He who says words of protest to a man will later have more approval than one who says smooth words with his tongue. | 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. | Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, "It's not wrong." He is a partner with a destroyer. | He who takes from his father or his mother what is theirs by right, and says, It is no sin; is the same as a taker of life. | 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. | One who is greedy stirs up strife; But one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper. | He who is ever desiring profit is a cause of fighting; but he who puts his faith in the Lord will be made fat. | 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. | One who trusts in himself is a fool; But one who walks in wisdom, he is kept safe. | He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe. | 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. | One who gives to the poor has no lack; But one who closes his eyes will have many curses. | He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them. | 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 thrive. | When evil-doers are lifted up, men take cover; but when destruction overtakes them, the upright are increased. | In the rising of the wicked a man is hidden, And in their destruction the righteous multiply! |
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