Proverbs 28
Revised Geneva Translation
28 The wicked flee when none pursues. But the righteous are bold as a lion.
2 Because of the transgression of the land, there are many princes thereof. But by a man of understanding and knowledge, a realm endures long.
3 A poor man, if he oppresses the poor, is like a raging rain that leaves no food.
4 Those who forsake the Law, praise the wicked. But those who keep the Law, set themselves against them.
5 Wicked men do not understand judgment. But those who seek the LORD, understand all things.
6 Better is the poor who walks in his uprightness than he who perverts his ways, though he is rich.
7 He who keeps the Law is a child of understanding. But he who feeds the gluttons, shames his father.
8 He who increases his riches by usury and extortion, gathers them for him who will be merciful to the poor.
9 He who turns away his ear from hearing the Law, even his prayer shall be abominable.
10 He who causes the righteous to go astray by an evil way, shall fall into his own pit. And the upright shall inherit good things.
11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes. But the poor who has understanding can search him out.
12 When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory. But when the wicked arise, man is disguised.
13 He who hides his sins shall not prosper. But he who confesses and forsakes them, shall have mercy.
14 Blessed is the man who is always reverent. But he who hardens his heart shall fall into evil.
15 As a roaring lion and a hungry bear, so is a wicked ruler over poor people.
16 A prince, destitute of understanding, is also a great oppressor. But he who hates covetousness shall prolong his days.
17 A man who does violence to human blood shall flee to the pit. Let no one hold him.
18 He who walks uprightly shall be saved. But he who is perverse in his ways, shall fall all at once.
19 He who tills his land shall be satisfied with bread. But he who follows the idle shall be filled with poverty.
20 A faithful man shall abound in blessings. But he who rushes to be rich shall not be innocent.
21 To have respect of persons is not good; because that man will transgress for a piece of bread.
22 A man with a wicked eye rushes to riches, and does not know that poverty shall come upon him.
23 He who rebukes a man shall find more favor afterward than he who flatters with his tongue.
24 He who robs his father and mother, and says, “It is no transgression”, is the companion of a destroyer.
25 A proud heart stirs up strife. But he who trusts in the LORD shall prosper.
26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool. But he who walks in wisdom shall be delivered.
27 He who gives to the poor shall lack nothing. But he who hides his eyes shall have many curses.
28 When the wicked arise, men hide themselves. But when they perish, the righteous increase.
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