The Proverbs

28: 1The wicked flee when no man pursueth;

 But the righteous are bold as a lion.

 ^28:2For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof;

 But by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

 ^28:3A needy man that oppresseth the poor

 Is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

 ^28:4They that forsake the law praise the wicked;

 But such as keep the law contend with them.

 ^28:5Evil men understand not justice;

 But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.

 ^28:6Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity,

 Than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

 ^28:7Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son;

 But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.

 ^28:8He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase,

 Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

 ^28:9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law,

 Even his prayer is an abomination.

 ^28:10Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way,

 He shall fall himself into his own pit;

 But the perfect shall inherit good.

 ^28:11The rich man is wise in his own conceit;

 But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

 ^28:12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory;

 But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

 ^28:13He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper:

 But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

 ^28:14Happy is the man that feareth alway;

 But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

 ^28:15As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear,

 So is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

 ^28:16The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor;

 But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

 ^28:17A man that is laden with the blood of any person

 Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.

 ^28:18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered;

 But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

 ^28:19He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread;

 But he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

 ^28:20A faithful man shall abound with blessings;

 But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.

 ^28:21To have respect of persons is not good;

 Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.

 ^28:22he that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches,

 And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.

 ^28:23He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor

 Than he that flattereth with the tongue.

 ^28:24Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression,

 The same is the companion of a destroyer.

 ^28:25He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife;

 But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

 ^28:26He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool;

 But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

 ^28:27He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack;

 But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

 ^28:28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;

 But when they perish, the righteous increase.