Proverbs 28

NEW JERUSALEM	NEW JERUSALEM
1 The wicked flees when no one is pursuing, the upright is bold as a lion.	1 The wicked flees when no one is pursuing, the upright is bold as a lion.
2 A country in revolt throws up many leaders: with one person wise and experienced, you have stability.	2 A country in revolt throws up many leaders: with one person wise and experienced, you have stability.
3 The wicked oppresses the weak: here is a devastating rain -- and farewell, bread!	3 The wicked oppresses the weak: here is a devastating rain -- and farewell, bread!
4 Those who forsake the law sing the praises of the wicked, those who observe the law are angered bythem.	4 Those who forsake the law sing the praises of the wicked, those who observe the law are angered bythem.
5 The wicked do not know what justice means, those who seek Yahweh understand everything.	5 The wicked do not know what justice means, those who seek Yahweh understand everything.
6 Better someone poor living an honest life than someone of devious ways however rich.	6 Better someone poor living an honest life than someone of devious ways however rich.
7 An intel igent child is one who keeps the Law; an associate of profligates brings shame on his father.	7 An intel igent child is one who keeps the Law; an associate of profligates brings shame on his father.
8 Whoever increases wealth by usury and interest amasses it for someone else who will bestow it on thepoor.	8 Whoever increases wealth by usury and interest amasses it for someone else who will bestow it on thepoor.
9 Whoever refuses to listen to the Law, such a one's very prayer is an abomination.	9 Whoever refuses to listen to the Law, such a one's very prayer is an abomination.
10 Whoever seduces the honest to evil ways wil fal into his own pit. The blameless are the heirs tohappiness.	10 Whoever seduces the honest to evil ways wil fal into his own pit. The blameless are the heirs tohappiness.
11 The rich may think himself wise, but the intelligent poor wil unmask him.	11 The rich may think himself wise, but the intelligent poor wil unmask him.
12 When the upright triumph, there is great exultation: when the wicked are in the ascendant, peopletake cover.	12 When the upright triumph, there is great exultation: when the wicked are in the ascendant, peopletake cover.
13 No one who conceals his sins will prosper, whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.	13 No one who conceals his sins will prosper, whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
14 Blessed the person who is never without fear, whoever hardens his heart will fal into distress.	14 Blessed the person who is never without fear, whoever hardens his heart will fal into distress.
15 Like a roaring lion or a springing bear is a wicked ruler of a powerless people.	15 Like a roaring lion or a springing bear is a wicked ruler of a powerless people.
16 An unenlightened ruler is rich in rapacity, one who hates greed wil lengthen his days.	16 An unenlightened ruler is rich in rapacity, one who hates greed wil lengthen his days.
17 A man guilty of murder wil flee till he reaches his tomb: let no one halt him!	17 A man guilty of murder wil flee till he reaches his tomb: let no one halt him!
18 Whoever lives an honest life wil be safe, whoever wavers between two ways falls down in one ofthem.	18 Whoever lives an honest life wil be safe, whoever wavers between two ways falls down in one ofthem.
19 Whoever works his land shall have bread and to spare, but no one who chases fantasies has anysense.	19 Whoever works his land shall have bread and to spare, but no one who chases fantasies has anysense.
20 A trustworthy person wil be overwhelmed with blessings, but no one who tries to get rich quickly wilgo unpunished.	20 A trustworthy person wil be overwhelmed with blessings, but no one who tries to get rich quickly wilgo unpunished.
21 It is not good to show partiality, but people will do wrong for a mouthful of bread.	21 It is not good to show partiality, but people will do wrong for a mouthful of bread.
22 The person of greedy eye chases after wealth, not knowing that want wil be the result.	22 The person of greedy eye chases after wealth, not knowing that want wil be the result.
23 Anyone who reproves another wil enjoy more favour in the end than the flatterer.	23 Anyone who reproves another wil enjoy more favour in the end than the flatterer.
24 Whoever robs father and mother saying, 'Nothing wrong in that!' is comrade for a brigand.	24 Whoever robs father and mother saying, 'Nothing wrong in that!' is comrade for a brigand.
25 The covetous provokes disputes, whoever trusts in Yahweh wil prosper.	25 The covetous provokes disputes, whoever trusts in Yahweh wil prosper.
26 Whoever trusts his own wit is a fool, anyone whose ways are wise wil be safe.	26 Whoever trusts his own wit is a fool, anyone whose ways are wise wil be safe.
27 No one who gives to the poor wil ever go short, but whoever closes his eyes will have curses inplenty.	27 No one who gives to the poor wil ever go short, but whoever closes his eyes will have curses inplenty.
28 When the wicked are in the ascendant, people take cover, but when they perish, the upright multiply.	28 When the wicked are in the ascendant, people take cover, but when they perish, the upright multiply.