Proverbs 28 — ULB

28Verse 1The wicked people run away when no one chases them,
but righteous people are as bold as a young lion.
^{Verse 2}Because of the transgression of a land, it has many rulers,
but with a man of understanding and knowledge, it will last a long time.
^{Verse 3}A poor person who oppresses other poor people
is like a beating rain that leaves no food.
^{Verse 4}Those who forsake the law praise wicked people,
but those who keep the law fight against them.
^{Verse 5}Evil men do not understand justice,
but those who seek Yahweh understand everything.
^{Verse 6}It is better for a poor person who walks in his integrity,
than for a rich person who is crooked in his ways.
^{Verse 7}He who keeps the law is a son who has understanding,
but one who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
^{Verse 8}The one who makes his fortune by charging too much interest
gathers his wealth for another who will have pity on poor people.
^{Verse 9}If one turns away his ear from hearing the law,
even his prayer is detestable.
^{Verse 10}Whoever misleads the upright into an evil way
will fall into his own pit,
but the blameless will have a good inheritance.
^{Verse 11}The rich person may be wise in his own eyes,
but a poor person who has understanding will find him out.
^{Verse 12}When the righteous triumph, there is great glory;
but when the wicked arise, people are sought out.
^{Verse 13}The one who hides his sins will not prosper,
but the one who confesses them and forsakes them will be shown mercy.
^{Verse 14}The one who always lives with reverence is blessed,
but whoever hardens his heart will fall into trouble.
^{Verse 15}Like a roaring lion or a charging bear
is a wicked ruler over poor people.
^{Verse 16}The ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
but the one who hates dishonesty will prolong his days.
^{Verse 17}If a man is guilty because he has shed someone's blood,
he will be a fugitive until death
and no one will help him.
^{Verse 18}Whoever walks with integrity will be kept safe,
but the one whose way is crooked will suddenly fall.
^{Verse 19}The one who works his land will have plenty of food,
but whoever follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.
^{Verse 20}A faithful man will have great blessings,
but the one who gets rich quickly will not go unpunished.
^{Verse 21}It is not good to show partiality,
but for a piece of bread a man will do wrong.
^{Verse 22}A stingy man hurries after riches,
but he does not know that poverty will come upon him.
^{Verse 23}Whoever disciplines someone,
afterward will find more favor from him
than from the one who flatters him with his tongue.
^{Verse 24}Whoever robs his father and his mother and says, “That is no sin,”
he is the companion of the one who destroys.
^{Verse 25}A greedy man stirs up conflict,
but the one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.
^{Verse 26}One who trusts in his own heart is a fool,
but whoever walks in wisdom will keep away from danger.
^{Verse 27}The one who gives to the poor will lack nothing,
but whoever closes his eyes to them will receive many curses.
^{Verse 28}When the wicked arise, people hide themselves;
but when they perish, the righteous increase.