Proverbs:28 Parallel Bible - WLD ASV |
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| Proverbs 28:1 | The wicked flee when no one pursues; But the righteous are as bold as a lion. | The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion. |
| Proverbs 28:2 | In rebellion, a land has many rulers, But order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge. | For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged. |
| Proverbs 28:3 | A needy man who oppresses the poor Is like a driving rain which leaves no crops. | A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is [like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. |
| Proverbs 28:4 | Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; But those who keep the law contend with them. | They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them. |
| Proverbs 28:5 | Evil men don't understand justice; But those who seek Yahweh understand it fully. | Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things. |
| Proverbs 28:6 | 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 that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in [his] ways, though he be rich. |
| Proverbs 28:7 | Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; But he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father. | Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father. |
| Proverbs 28:8 | He who increases his wealth by excessive interest Gathers it for one who has pity on the poor. | He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor. |
| Proverbs 28:9 | He who turns 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. |
| Proverbs 28:10 | Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, He will fall into his own trap; But the blameless will inherit good. | 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. |
| Proverbs 28:11 | The rich man is wise in his own eyes; But the poor who has understanding sees through him. | The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. |
| 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. |
| Proverbs 28:13 | He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, But whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. | He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy. |
| Proverbs 28:14 | Blessed is the man who always fears; But one who hardens his heart falls into trouble. | Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. |
| Proverbs 28:15 | As a roaring lion or a charging bear, So is a wicked ruler over helpless people. | [As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, [So is] a wicked ruler over a poor people. |
| Proverbs 28:16 | The ruler who lacks judgment is a great tyrant. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days. | The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; [But] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. |
| Proverbs 28:17 | A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; No one will support him. | A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him. |
| Proverbs 28:18 | Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; But one with perverse ways will fall suddenly. | Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in [his] ways shall fall at once. |
| Proverbs 28:19 | One who works his land will have an abundance of food; But one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty. | 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 is rich with blessings; But one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished. | A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished. |
| Proverbs 28:21 | To show partiality is not good; Yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread. | To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread. |
| Proverbs 28:22 | A stingy man hurries after riches, And doesn't know that poverty waits for him. | he that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him. |
| Proverbs 28:23 | One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor Than one who flatters with the tongue. | He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue. |
| Proverbs 28:24 | Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, "It's not wrong." He is a partner with a destroyer. | Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer. |
| Proverbs 28:25 | One who is greedy stirs up strife; But one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper. | He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat. |
| Proverbs 28:26 | One who trusts in himself is a fool; But one who walks in wisdom, he is kept safe. | He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. |
| Proverbs 28:27 | One who gives to the poor has no lack; But one who closes his eyes will have many curses. | He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; 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 thrive. | When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase. |
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