Proverbs 28

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition	CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN
1 The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.	1 The impious flees, though no one pursues. But the just, like a confident lion, shall be without dread.
2 When a land transgresses it has many rulers; but with men of understanding and knowledge its stability will long continue.	2 Because of the sins of the land, it has many princes. And because of the wisdom of a man, and the knowledge of those things that are said, the life of the leader shall be prolonged.
3 A poor man who oppresses the poor is a beating rain that leaves no food.	3 A poor man slandering the poor is like a violent rainstorm in advance of a famine.
4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law strive against them.	4 Those who abandon the law praise the impious. Those who guard it are inflamed against him.
5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it completely.	5 Evil men do not intend judgment. But those who inquire after the Lord turn their souls toward all things.
6 Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is perverse in his ways.	6 Better is the pauper walking in his simplicity, than the rich walking in ways of depravity.
7 He who keeps the law is a wise son, but a companion of gluttons shames his father.	7 Whoever keeps the law is a wise son. But whoever feeds gluttons brings shame to his father.
8 He who augments his wealth by interest and increase gathers it for him who is kind to the poor.	8 Whoever piles up riches by usury and profit gathers them for him who will give freely to the poor.
9 If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.	9 Whoever turns away his ears from listening to the law: his prayer will be detestable.
10 He who misleads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit; but the blameless will have a goodly inheritance.	10 Whoever deceives the just in a malicious way will fall into his own perdition. And the simple shall possess his goods.
11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.	11 The rich one seems wise to himself. But the poor one, being prudent, shall evaluate him.
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.	12 In the exultation of the just, there is great glory. When the impious reign, men are brought to ruin.
13 He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.	13 Whoever hides his crimes will not be guided. But whoever will have confessed and abandoned them shall overtake mercy.
14 Blessed is the man who fears the LORD always; but he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.	14 Blessed is the man who is ever fearful. Yet truly, whoever is hardened in mind will fall into evil.
15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a poor people.	15 An impious leader over a poor people is like a roaring lion and a hungry bear.
16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor; but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.	16 A leader destitute of prudence will oppress many through false accusations. But whoever hates avarice shall prolong his days.
17 If a man is burdened with the blood of another, let him be a fugitive until death; let no one help him.	17 A man who slanders the blood of a life, even if he flees to the pit, no one will tolerate him.
18 He who walks in integrity will be delivered, but he who is perverse in his ways will fall into a pit.	18 Whoever walks simply shall be saved. Whoever is perverse in his steps will fall all at once.
19 He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.	19 Whoever works his land shall be satisfied with bread. But whoever pursues leisure will be filled with need.
20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.	20 A faithful man shall be greatly praised. But whoever rushes to become rich will not be innocent.
21 To show partiality is not good; but for a piece of bread a man will do wrong.	21 Whoever shows favoritism in judgment does not do well; even if it is for a morsel of bread, he forsakes the truth.
22 A miserly man hastens after wealth, and does not know that want will come upon him.	22 A man who hurries to become rich, and who envies others, does not know that destitution will overwhelm him.
23 He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than he who flatters with his tongue.	23 Whoever corrects a man, afterward he shall find favor with him, more so than he who deceives him with a flattering tongue.
24 He who robs his father or his mother and says, "That is no transgression," is the companion of a man who destroys.	24 Whoever takes away anything from his father or mother, and who says, “This is not a sin,” is the associate of a murderer.
25 A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will be enriched.	25 Whoever boasts and enlarges himself stirs up conflicts. Yet truly, whoever trusts in the Lord will be healed.
26 He who trusts in his own mind is a fool; but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.	26 Whoever trusts in his own heart is a fool. But whoever treads wisely, the same shall be saved.
27 He who gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse.	27 Whoever gives to the poor shall not be in need. Whoever despises his petition will suffer scarcity.
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.	28 When the impious rise up, men will hide themselves. When they perish, the just shall be multiplied.