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| Proverbs 28:1 | 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. |
| Proverbs 28:2 | 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. |
| Proverbs 28:3 | 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. |
| Proverbs 28:4 | 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. |
| Proverbs 28:5 | 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. |
| 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 man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are not straight. |
| Proverbs 28:7 | 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. |
| Proverbs 28:8 | 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. |
| Proverbs 28:9 | 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. |
| 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. | 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. |
| Proverbs 28:11 | 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. |
| Proverbs 28:12 | 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. |
| Proverbs 28:13 | 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. |
| Proverbs 28:14 | 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. |
| Proverbs 28:15 | 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. |
| Proverbs 28:16 | 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. |
| Proverbs 28:17 | 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. |
| Proverbs 28:18 | 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. |
| 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. | 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. |
| Proverbs 28:20 | 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. |
| Proverbs 28:21 | 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. |
| Proverbs 28:22 | 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. |
| Proverbs 28:23 | 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. |
| Proverbs 28:24 | 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. |
| Proverbs 28:25 | 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. |
| Proverbs 28:26 | 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. |
| Proverbs 28:27 | 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. |
| Proverbs 28:28 | 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. |
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