Proverbs 28

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1 The wicked man flees although no one pursues him; but the just man, like a lion, feels sure of himself.	1 The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
2 If a land is rebellious, its princes will be many; but with a prudent man it knows security.	2 When a land transgresses it has many rulers; but with men of understanding and knowledge its stability will long continue.
3 A rich man who oppresses the poor is like a devastating rain that leaves no food.	3 A poor man who oppresses the poor is a beating rain that leaves no food.
4 Those who abandon the law praise the wicked man, but those who keep the law war against him.	4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law strive against them.
5 Evil men understand nothing of justice, but those who seek the LORD understand all.	5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it completely.
6 Better a poor man who walks in his integrity than he who is crooked in his ways and rich.	6 Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is perverse in his ways.
7 He who keeps the law is a wise son, but the gluttons' companion disgraces his father.	7 He who keeps the law is a wise son, but a companion of gluttons shames his father.
8 He who increases his wealth by interest and overcharge gathers it for him who is kind to the poor.	8 He who augments his wealth by interest and increase gathers it for him who is kind to the poor.
9 When one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.	9 If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an 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 who misleads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit; but the blameless will have a goodly inheritance.
11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who is intelligent sees through him.	11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.
12 When the just are triumphant, there is great jubilation; but when the wicked gain preeminence, people hide.	12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
13 He who conceals his sins prospers not, but he who confesses and forsakes them obtains mercy.	13 He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will 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 who fears the LORD always; but he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
15 Like a roaring lion or a ravenous bear is a wicked ruler over a poor people.	15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 The less prudent the prince, the more his deeds oppress. He who hates ill-gotten gain prolongs his days.	16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor; but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
17 Though a man burdened with human blood were to flee to the grave, none should support him.	17 If a man is burdened with the blood of another, let him be a fugitive until death; let no one help him.
18 He who walks uprightly is safe, but he whose ways are crooked falls into the pit.	18 He who walks in integrity will be delivered, but he who is perverse in his ways will fall into a pit.
19 He who cultivates his land will have plenty of food, but from idle pursuits a man has his fill of poverty.	19 He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of 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 will abound with blessings, but he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.
21 To show partiality is never good: for even a morsel of bread a man may do wrong.	21 To show partiality is not good; but for a piece of bread a man will do wrong.
22 The avaricious man is perturbed about his wealth, and he knows not when want will come upon him.	22 A miserly man hastens after wealth, and does not know that want will come upon him.
23 He who rebukes a man gets more thanks in the end than one with a flattering tongue.	23 He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than he who flatters with his tongue.
24 He who defrauds father or mother and calls it no sin, is a partner of the brigand.	24 He who robs his father or his mother and says, "That is no transgression," is the companion of a man who destroys.
25 The greedy man stirs up disputes, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.	25 A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will be enriched.
26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is safe.	26 He who trusts in his own mind is a fool; but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.
27 He who gives to the poor suffers no want, but he who ignores them gets many a curse.	27 He who gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse.
28 When the wicked gain pre-eminence, other men hide; but at their fall the just flourish.	28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.