Proverbs 28

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