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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 evil man goes running away when no man is after him, but the upright are without fear, like the lion. | The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. |
| Proverbs 28:2 | For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man 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. | 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. | For the transgression of a land many are its princes: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. |
| Proverbs 28:3 | A poor 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 man of wealth who is cruel to the poor is like a violent rain causing destruction of food. | A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. |
| 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. | Those who have no respect for the law give praise to the evil-doer; but such as keep the law are against him. | They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. |
| Proverbs 28:5 | Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. | Evil men understand not judgment; but they that seek Jehovah understand everything. | 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: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. |
| Proverbs 28:6 | Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, 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 whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are not straight. | Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he is rich. |
| Proverbs 28:7 | Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men 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 who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who keeps company with feasters puts shame on his father. | He who keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. |
| Proverbs 28:8 | He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. | He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor. | He who makes his wealth greater by taking interest, only gets it together for him who has pity on the poor. | He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. |
| Proverbs 28:9 | He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. | He that turneth 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. | He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. |
| Proverbs 28:10 | Whoso 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. | Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, shall himself fall into his own pit; but the perfect shall 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. | Whoever 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. |
| 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 man of wealth seems to himself to be wise, but the poor man who has sense has a low opinion of him. | The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor man that hath understanding searcheth him out. |
| Proverbs 28:12 | When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. | When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men conceal themselves. | When the upright do well, there is great glory; but when evil-doers are lifted up, men do not let themselves be seen. | When righteous men rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. |
| Proverbs 28:13 | He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. | He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall obtain 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. | He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but he who confesseth and forsaketh them shall have 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. | 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. | Happy is the man that feareth always: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. |
| Proverbs 28:15 | As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. | A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people. | Like a loud-voiced lion and a wandering bear, is an evil ruler over a poor people. | As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. |
| Proverbs 28:16 | The prince that wanteth 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. | 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. | The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. |
| Proverbs 28:17 | A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to 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. | 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 that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. |
| Proverbs 28:18 | Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: 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 whose ways are upright will be safe, but sudden will be the fall of him whose ways are twisted. | He who walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall 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. | 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. | He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. |
| Proverbs 28:20 | A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. | A faithful man aboundeth with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. | A man of good faith will have great blessing, but one attempting to get wealth quickly will not go free from punishment. | A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. |
| Proverbs 28:21 | To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress. | To have respect of persons is not good; but for a piece of bread will a man transgress. | It is not good to have respect for a man's position: for a man will do wrong for a bit of bread. | To have respect of persons is not good: for, for a piece of bread that man will transgress. |
| Proverbs 28:22 | He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. | He that hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, and knoweth not that poverty shall come upon him. | He who is ever desiring wealth goes running after money, and does not see that need will come on him. | He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. |
| Proverbs 28:23 | He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour 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 who says words of protest to a man will later have more approval than one who says smooth words with his tongue. | He that rebuketh a man afterward shall find more favor than he that flattereth 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 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. | He that robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. |
| Proverbs 28:25 | He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. | He that is puffed up in soul exciteth contention; but he that relieth upon Jehovah shall be made fat. | He who is ever desiring profit is a cause of fighting; but he who puts his faith in the Lord will be made fat. | He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be 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 whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe. | He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoever walketh wisely, he shall be 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 who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them. | He that giveth to the poor shall not want: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. |
| 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 evil-doers are lifted up, men take cover; but when destruction overtakes them, the upright are increased. | When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. |
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