Proverbs 28

DOUAI-RHEIMS	NEW AMERICAN BIBLE
1 The wicked man fleeth, when no man pursueth: but the just, bold as a lion, shall be without dread.	1 The wicked man flees although no one pursues him; but the just man, like a lion, feels sure of himself.
2 For the sine of the land many are the princes thereof: and for the wisdom of a man, and the knowledge of those things that are said, the life of the prince shall be prolonged.	2 If a land is rebellious, its princes will be many; but with a prudent man it knows security.
3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor, is like a violent shower, which bringeth a famine.	3 A rich man who oppresses the poor is like a devastating rain that leaves no food.
4 They that forsake the law, praise the wicked man: they that keep it, are incensed against him.	4 Those who abandon the law praise the wicked man, but those who keep the law war against him.
5 Evil men think not on judgment: but they that seek after the Lord, take notice of all things.	5 Evil men understand nothing of justice, but those who seek the LORD understand all.
6 Better is the poor man walking in his simplicity, than the rich in crooked ways.	6 Better a poor man who walks in his integrity than he who is crooked in his ways and rich.
7 He that keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that feedeth gluttons, shameth his father.	7 He who keeps the law is a wise son, but the gluttons' companion disgraces his father.
8 He that heapeth together riches by usury and loan, gathereth them for him that will be bountiful to the poor.	8 He who increases his wealth by interest and overcharge gathers it for him who is kind to the poor.
9 He that turneth away his ears from hearing the law, his prayer shall be as abomination.	9 When one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
10 He that deceiveth the just in a wicked way, shall fall in his own destruction: and the upright shall possess his goods.	10 He who seduces the upright into an evil way will himself fall into his own pit. (And blameless men will gain prosperity.)
11 The rich man seemeth to himself wise: but the poor man that is prudent shall search him out.	11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who is intelligent sees through him.
12 In the joy of the just there is great glory: when the wicked reign, men are ruined.	12 When the just are triumphant, there is great jubilation; but when the wicked gain preeminence, people hide.
13 He that hideth his sins, shall not prosper: but he that shall confess, and forsake them, shall obtain mercy.	13 He who conceals his sins prospers not, but he who confesses and forsakes them obtains mercy.
14 Blessed is the man that is always fearful: but he that is hardened in mind, shall fall into evil.	14 Happy the man who is always on his guard; but he who hardens his heart will fall into evil.
15 As a roaring lion, and a hungry bear, so is a wicked prince over the poor people.	15 Like a roaring lion or a ravenous bear is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 A prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days.	16 The less prudent the prince, the more his deeds oppress. He who hates ill-gotten gain prolongs his days.
17 A man that doth violence to the blood of a person, if he flee even to the pit, no man will stay him.	17 Though a man burdened with human blood were to flee to the grave, none should support him.
18 He that walketh uprightly, shall be saved: he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.	18 He who walks uprightly is safe, but he whose ways are crooked falls into the pit.
19 He that tilleth his ground, shall be filled with bread: but he that followeth idleness shall be filled with poverty.	19 He who cultivates his land will have plenty of food, but from idle pursuits a man has his fill of poverty.
20 A faithful man shall be much praised: but he that maketh haste to be rich, shall not be innocent.	20 The trustworthy man will be richly blessed; he who is in haste to grow rich will not go unpunished.
21 He that hath respect to a person in judgment, doth not well: such a man even for a morsel of bread forsaketh the truth.	21 To show partiality is never good: for even a morsel of bread a man may do wrong.
22 A man, that maketh haste to be rich, and envieth others, is ignorant that poverty shall come upon him.	22 The avaricious man is perturbed about his wealth, and he knows not when want will come upon him.
23 He that rebuketh a man, shall afterward find favour with him, more than he that by a flattering tongue deceiveth him.	23 He who rebukes a man gets more thanks in the end than one with a flattering tongue.
24 He that stealeth any thing from his father, or from his mother: and saith, This is no sin, is the partner of a murderer.	24 He who defrauds father or mother and calls it no sin, is a partner of the brigand.
25 He that boasteth, and puffeth up himself, stirreth up quarrels: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be healed.	25 The greedy man stirs up disputes, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
26 He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool: but he that walketh wisely, he shall be saved.	26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is safe.
27 He that giveth to the poor, shall not want: he that despiseth his entreaty, shall suffer indigence.	27 He who gives to the poor suffers no want, but he who ignores them gets many a curse.
28 When the wicked rise up, men shall hide themselves: when they perish, the lust shall be multiplied.	28 When the wicked gain pre-eminence, other men hide; but at their fall the just flourish.