Proverbs 28

NEW JERUSALEM	DOUAI-RHEIMS
1 The wicked flees when no one is pursuing, the upright is bold as a lion.	1 The wicked man fleeth, when no man pursueth: but the just, bold as a lion, shall be without dread.
2 A country in revolt throws up many leaders: with one person wise and experienced, you have stability.	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 The wicked oppresses the weak: here is a devastating rain -- and farewell, bread!	3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor, is like a violent shower, which bringeth a famine.
4 Those who forsake the law sing the praises of the wicked, those who observe the law are angered bythem.	4 They that forsake the law, praise the wicked man: they that keep it, are incensed against him.
5 The wicked do not know what justice means, those who seek Yahweh understand everything.	5 Evil men think not on judgment: but they that seek after the Lord, take notice of all things.
6 Better someone poor living an honest life than someone of devious ways however rich.	6 Better is the poor man walking in his simplicity, than the rich in crooked ways.
7 An intel igent child is one who keeps the Law; an associate of profligates brings shame on his father.	7 He that keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that feedeth gluttons, shameth his father.
8 Whoever increases wealth by usury and interest amasses it for someone else who will bestow it on thepoor.	8 He that heapeth together riches by usury and loan, gathereth them for him that will be bountiful to the poor.
9 Whoever refuses to listen to the Law, such a one's very prayer is an abomination.	9 He that turneth away his ears from hearing the law, his prayer shall be as abomination.
10 Whoever seduces the honest to evil ways wil fal into his own pit. The blameless are the heirs tohappiness.	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 may think himself wise, but the intelligent poor wil unmask him.	11 The rich man seemeth to himself wise: but the poor man that is prudent shall search him out.
12 When the upright triumph, there is great exultation: when the wicked are in the ascendant, peopletake cover.	12 In the joy of the just there is great glory: when the wicked reign, men are ruined.
13 No one who conceals his sins will prosper, whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.	13 He that hideth his sins, shall not prosper: but he that shall confess, and forsake them, shall obtain mercy.
14 Blessed the person who is never without fear, whoever hardens his heart will fal into distress.	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 springing bear is a wicked ruler of a powerless people.	15 As a roaring lion, and a hungry bear, so is a wicked prince over the poor people.
16 An unenlightened ruler is rich in rapacity, one who hates greed wil lengthen his days.	16 A prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days.
17 A man guilty of murder wil flee till he reaches his tomb: let no one halt 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 Whoever lives an honest life wil be safe, whoever wavers between two ways falls down in one ofthem.	18 He that walketh uprightly, shall be saved: he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
19 Whoever works his land shall have bread and to spare, but no one who chases fantasies has anysense.	19 He that tilleth his ground, shall be filled with bread: but he that followeth idleness shall be filled with poverty.
20 A trustworthy person wil be overwhelmed with blessings, but no one who tries to get rich quickly wilgo unpunished.	20 A faithful man shall be much praised: but he that maketh haste to be rich, shall not be innocent.
21 It is not good to show partiality, but people will do wrong for a mouthful of bread.	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 person of greedy eye chases after wealth, not knowing that want wil be the result.	22 A man, that maketh haste to be rich, and envieth others, is ignorant that poverty shall come upon him.
23 Anyone who reproves another wil enjoy more favour in the end than the flatterer.	23 He that rebuketh a man, shall afterward find favour with him, more than he that by a flattering tongue deceiveth him.
24 Whoever robs father and mother saying, 'Nothing wrong in that!' is comrade for a 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 covetous provokes disputes, whoever trusts in Yahweh wil prosper.	25 He that boasteth, and puffeth up himself, stirreth up quarrels: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be healed.
26 Whoever trusts his own wit is a fool, anyone whose ways are wise wil be safe.	26 He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool: but he that walketh wisely, he shall be saved.
27 No one who gives to the poor wil ever go short, but whoever closes his eyes will have curses inplenty.	27 He that giveth to the poor, shall not want: he that despiseth his entreaty, shall suffer indigence.
28 When the wicked are in the ascendant, people take cover, but when they perish, the upright multiply.	28 When the wicked rise up, men shall hide themselves: when they perish, the lust shall be multiplied.