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Chapter 28
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1
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The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous
are bold as a lion. |
2
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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. |
3
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A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping
rain which leaveth no food. |
4
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They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such
as keep the law contend with them. |
5
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Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek
the LORD understand all things. |
6
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Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness,
than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. |
7
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Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is
a companion of riotous men shameth his father. |
8
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He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance,
he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. |
9
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He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law,
even his prayer shall be abomination. |
10
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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
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The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor
that hath understanding searcheth him out. |
12
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When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory:
but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. |
13
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He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso
confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. |
14
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Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth
his heart shall fall into mischief. |
15
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As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked
ruler over the poor people. |
16
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The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great
oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong
his days. |
17
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A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person
shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. |
18
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Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that
is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. |
19
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He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread:
but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty
enough. |
20
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A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he
that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. |
21
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To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece
of bread that man will transgress. |
22
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He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth
not that poverty shall come upon him. |
23
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He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour
than he that flattereth with the tongue. |
24
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Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith,
It is no transgression; the same is the companion of
a destroyer. |
25
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He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but
he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. |
26
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He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso
walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. |
27
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He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he
that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. |
28
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When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when
they perish, the righteous increase. |
