Prov 28
1
The wicked flee when no man pursues; But the righteous are bold as a lion.
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.
3
A needy man that oppresses the poor Is [like] a sweeping rain which leaves no food.
4
They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with
them.
5
Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek YHWH understand all things.
6
Better is the poor that walks in his integrity, Than he who is perverse in [his] ways,
though he be rich.
7
Whoso keeps the law is a wise son; But he who is a companion of gluttons shames his
father.
8
He who augments his substance by interest and increase, Gathers it for him
whom has pity on the poor.
9
He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
10
Whoso causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his
own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.
11
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that has understanding searches
him out.
12
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide
themselves.
13
He who covers his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesses and forsakes
them shall obtain mercy.
14
Happy is the man that fears alway; But he who hardens his heart shall fall into mischief.
15
[As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, [So is] a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16
The prince that lacks understanding is also a great oppressor; [But] he who
hates covetousness shall prolong his days.
17
A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee to the pit; let no man
stay him.
18
Whoso walks uprightly shall be delivered; But he who is perverse in [his] ways shall
fall at once.
19
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread; But he who follows after vain [persons]
shall have poverty enough.
20
A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he who makes haste to be rich shall
not be unpunished.
21
To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a
piece of bread.
22
he who has an evil eye hastens after riches, And knows not that want shall come upon
him.
23
He who rebukes a man shall afterward find more favor Than he who flatters with the
tongue.
24
Whoso robs his father or his mother, and says, It is no transgression, The same
is the companion of a destroyer.
25
He who is of a greedy spirit stirs up strife; But he who puts his trust in YHWH shall
be made fat.
26
He who trusts in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walks wisely, he shall be delivered.
27
He who gives to the poor shall not lack; But he who hides his eyes shall have many
a curse.
28
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.