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Proverbs 28
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1 ¶ The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. 2 ¶ For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. {by...: or, by men of understanding and wisdom shall they likewise be prolonged} 3 ¶ A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. {which...: Heb. without food} 4 ¶ They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. 5 ¶ Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. 6 ¶ Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. 7 ¶ Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. {is a companion...: or, feedeth gluttons} 8 ¶ He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. {unjust...: Heb. by increase} 9 ¶ He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. 10 ¶ Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession. 11 ¶ The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. {own...: Heb. eyes} 12 ¶ When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. {hidden: or, sought for} 13 ¶ He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. 14 ¶ Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. 15 ¶ As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. 16 ¶ The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. 17 ¶ A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. 18 ¶ Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. 19 ¶ He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. 20 ¶ A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. {innocent: or, unpunished} 21 ¶ To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress. 22 ¶ He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. {hasteth...: or, hath and evil eye hasteth to be rich} 23 ¶ He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. 24 ¶ Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. {a destroyer: Heb. a man destroying} 25 ¶ He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. 26 ¶ He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. 27 ¶ He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. 28 ¶ When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. (KJV) |
