Proverbs 28 — ILT
28Verse 1Every wicked fleeth when no man pursueth; but the righteous are like the confident young lion.Verse 2When there is transgression in a land, it hath many for its princes; but under a man of understanding and knowledge [its] prosperity will long continue.Verse 3A poor man that oppresseth the indigent is like a sweeping rain which bringeth no bread.Verse 4They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as observe the law contend with them.Verse 5Bad men understand not justice; but they that seek the Lord understand all things.Verse 6Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.Verse 7Whoso keepeth the law is an intelligent son; but he that is a companion of gluttons bringeth dishonor on his father.Verse 8He that increaseth his wealth by interest and usury will gather it for him that will be kind to the poor.Verse 9When one turneth away his ear so as not to listen to the law, even his prayer becometh an abomination.Verse 10Whoso causeth the upright to go astray on an evil way, will surely fall into his own ditch; but the men of integrity will inherit what is good.Verse 11The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the indigent that hath understanding can search him through.Verse 12When the righteous exult, there is great splendor; but when the wicked rise up, a man hath to be sought for.Verse 13He that concealeth his transgressions will not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them will obtain mercy.Verse 14Happy is the man that always dreadeth [to do evil]; but he that hardeneth his heart will fall into unhappiness.Verse 15As a roaring lion, and a greedy bear, so is a wicked ruler over an indigent people.Verse 16The prince that is void of understanding is also a great oppressor; [but] he that hateth unjust gain will prolong his days.Verse 17A man oppressed by the load of having shed human blood will flee even to the pit: let no man hold him.Verse 18Whoso walketh in integrity will be saved; but he that walketh perversely on two paths, will fall on one.Verse 19He that tilleth his ground will have plenty of bread; but he that runneth after idle persons will have enough of poverty.Verse 20A faithful man will abound with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich will not go unpunished.Verse 21To have respect to persons is not good; because even for a piece of bread will a man transgress.Verse 22He that is eager for wealth is a man of an evil eye, and he knoweth not that want will come upon him.Verse 23He that reproveth a man after [my example] will obtain more grace than he that flattereth with the tongue.Verse 24Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, it is no transgression,—the same is a companion of a destroyer.Verse 25He that hath an insatiable desire stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord will be abundantly gratified.Verse 26He that trusteth in his own sense is a fool; but whoso walketh in wisdom, will ever escape.Verse 27He that giveth unto the poor will not have any want; but he that hideth his eyes will have an abundance of curses.Verse 28When the wicked rise, men conceal themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.