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29 Proverbs of Solomon 28:1

29 Proverbs of Solomon 28:1

29 Proverbs of Solomon 28:1-28 ¹The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. ²For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. ³A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. ⁴They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. ⁵Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. ⁶Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. ⁷Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. ⁸He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. ⁹He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. ¹⁰Whoso 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. ¹¹The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. ¹²When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. ¹³He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. ¹⁴Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. ¹⁵As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. ¹⁶The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. ¹⁷A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. ¹⁸Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. ¹⁹He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. ²⁰A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. ²¹To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress. ²²He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. ²³He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. ²⁴Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. ²⁵He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. ²⁶He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. ²⁷He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. ²⁸When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.(KJV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 28:1-28 ¹The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. ²For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. ³A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. ⁴They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. ⁵Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. ⁶Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. ⁷Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. ⁸He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. ⁹He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. ¹⁰Whoso 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. ¹¹The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. ¹²When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. ¹³He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. ¹⁴Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. ¹⁵As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. ¹⁶The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. ¹⁷A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. ¹⁸Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. ¹⁹He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. ²⁰A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. ²¹To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress. ²²He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. ²³He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. ²⁴Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. ²⁵He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. ²⁶He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. ²⁷He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. ²⁸When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.(KJV/NC)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 28:1-28 ¹The wicked flee when no man pursueth;

But the righteous are bold as a lion.

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

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

³A needy man that oppresseth the poor

Is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

⁴They that forsake the law praise the wicked;

But such as keep the law contend with them.

⁵Evil men understand not justice;

But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.

⁶Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity,

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

⁷Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son;

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

⁸He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase,

Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

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

Even his prayer is an abomination.

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.

¹¹The rich man is wise in his own conceit;

But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

¹²When the righteous triumph, there is great glory;

But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

¹³He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper:

But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

¹⁴Happy is the man that feareth alway;

But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

¹⁵As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear,

So is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

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

But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

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

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

¹⁸Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered;

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

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

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

²⁰A faithful man shall abound with blessings;

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

²¹To have respect of persons is not good;

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

²²he that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches,

And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.

²³He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor

Than he that flattereth with the tongue.

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

The same is the companion of a destroyer.

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

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

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

But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

²⁷He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack;

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

²⁸When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;(ASV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 28:1-28 ¹THE wicked flee when no man pursues them; but the righteous are confident as a lion.

²¶ Because of the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by righteous men who know justice the stability thereof shall be prolonged.

³¶ A poor man who oppresses the poor is like a sweeping rain which is of no benefit.

⁴¶ Those who forsake the law glory in wickedness; but those who keep the law receive strength.

⁵¶ Evil men do not understand justice; but those who seek the LORD understand all good things.

⁶¶ Better is the poor man walking in his uprightness than a rich man whose ways are perverse.

⁷¶ He who keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is engaged in vanity shames his father.

⁸¶ He who increases his wealth by usury and unjust means shall leave it for him who is kind to the poor.

⁹¶ He who closes his ears from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰¶ He who causes the righteous to go astray in an evil path shall fall himself into the pit; but the upright shall inherit good things.

¹¹¶ The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but a poor man of understanding will reprove him.

¹²¶ When righteous men are strong, there is a great glory; but when the wicked rise to power, the glory diminishes.

¹³¶ He who hides his transgression shall not prosper; but he who confesses his sins and forsakes them, God will have mercy upon him.

¹⁴¶ Blessed is the man who is reverent always; but he who hardens his heart shall fall into mischief.

¹⁵¶ As a roaring lion and a raging bear, so is a wicked ruler over the poor.

¹⁶¶ A ruler who lacks understanding is also a great oppressor; but he who hates deceit shall prolong his life.

¹⁷¶ A man who is engaged in shedding of blood shall flee even to the jailer, and no one shall help him.

¹⁸¶ He who walks uprightly shall be saved; but he who is perverse in his ways shall fall into a pit.

¹⁹¶ He who tills the land shall have abundance of bread; but he who follows after vain pursuits shall have plenty of poverty.

²⁰¶ A faithful man shall abound with blessings; but an evil man shall not be innocent.

²¹¶ A man who shows partiality is not good; for a piece of bread a man will become a traitor.

²²¶ He who hastens to be rich has an evil eye and considers not that poverty shall come upon him.

²³¶ He who rebukes a man shall find more favor afterwards than he who flatters with his tongue.

²⁴¶ He who robs his father or his mother and says, It is no transgression, the same is the companion of a wicked man.

²⁵¶ A greedy man stirs up strife; but he who puts his trust in the LORD shall be enriched.

²⁶¶ He who trusts in his own heart is a fool; but he who walks with integrity will be delivered.

²⁷¶ He who gives to the poor shall not lack; but he who turns his eyes away from the needy shall have many a curse.

²⁸¶ When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase. (LAM)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 28:1-28 ¹The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion. ²When a land transgresses it has many rulers; but with men of understanding and knowledge its stability will long continue. ³A poor man who oppresses the poor is a beating rain that leaves no food. ⁴Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law strive against them. ⁵Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it completely. ⁶Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is perverse in his ways. ⁷He who keeps the law is a wise son, but a companion of gluttons shames his father. ⁸He who augments his wealth by interest and increase gathers it for him who is kind to the poor. ⁹If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. ¹⁰He who misleads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit; but the blameless will have a goodly inheritance. ¹¹A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out. ¹²When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. ¹³He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. ¹⁴Blessed is the man who fears the LORD always; but he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity. ¹⁵Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a poor people. ¹⁶A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor; but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days. ¹⁷If a man is burdened with the blood of another, let him be a fugitive until death; let no one help him. ¹⁸He who walks in integrity will be delivered, but he who is perverse in his ways will fall into a pit. ¹⁹He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty. ²⁰A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished. ²¹To show partiality is not good; but for a piece of bread a man will do wrong. ²²A miserly man hastens after wealth, and does not know that want will come upon him. ²³He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than he who flatters with his tongue. ²⁴He who robs his father or his mother and says, "That is no transgression," is the companion of a man who destroys. ²⁵A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will be enriched. ²⁶He who trusts in his own mind is a fool; but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered. ²⁷He who gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse. ²⁸When the wicked rise, men hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase. (RSV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 28:1-28 ¹The wicked man flees though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. ²When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order. ³A ruler who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no crops. ⁴Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them. ⁵Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it fully. ⁶Better a poor man whose walk is blameless than a rich man whose ways are perverse. ⁷He who keeps the law is a discerning son, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father. ⁸He who increases his wealth by exorbitant interest amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor. ⁹If anyone turns a deaf ear to the law, even his prayers are detestable. ¹⁰He who leads the upright along an evil path will fall into his own trap, but the blameless will receive a good inheritance. ¹¹A rich man may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has discernment sees through him. ¹²When the righteous triumph, there is great elation; but when the wicked rise to power, men go into hiding. ¹³He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. ¹⁴Blessed is the man who always fears the LORD, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble. ¹⁵Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked man ruling over a helpless people. ¹⁶A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment, but he who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long life. ¹⁷A man tormented by the guilt of murder will be a fugitive till death; let no one support him. ¹⁸He whose walk is blameless is kept safe, but he whose ways are perverse will suddenly fall. ¹⁹He who works his land will have abundant food, but the one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty. ²⁰A faithful man will be richly blessed, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished. ²¹To show partiality is not good -- yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread. ²²A stingy man is eager to get rich and is unaware that poverty awaits him. ²³He who rebukes a man will in the end gain more favor than he who has a flattering tongue. ²⁴He who robs his father or mother and says, "It's not wrong" -- he is partner to him who destroys. ²⁵A greedy man stirs up dissension, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper. ²⁶He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe. ²⁷He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but he who closes his eyes to them receives many curses. ²⁸When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding; but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive.(NIV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 28:1-28 ¹The wicked flee when no one pursues;
But the righteous are as bold as a lion.

²In rebellion, a land has many rulers,
But order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.

³A needy man who oppresses the poor
Is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.

⁴Those who forsake the law praise the wicked;
But those who keep the law contend with them.

⁵Evil men don't understand justice;
But those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.

⁶Better is the poor who walks in his integrity,
Than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

⁷Whoever keeps the law is a wise son;
But he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

⁸He who increases his wealth by excessive interest
Gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

⁹He who turns away his ear from hearing the law,
Even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way,
He will fall into his own trap;
But the blameless will inherit good.

¹¹The rich man is wise in his own eyes;
But the poor who has understanding sees through him.

¹²When the righteous triumph, there is great glory;
But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

¹³He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper,
But whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

¹⁴Blessed is the man who always fears;
But one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

¹⁵As a roaring lion or a charging bear,
So is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

¹⁶A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment.
One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

¹⁷A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death;
No one will support him.

¹⁸Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe;
But one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.

¹⁹One who works his land will have an abundance of food;
But one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

²⁰A faithful man is rich with blessings;
But one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

²¹To show partiality is not good;
Yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.

²²A stingy man hurries after riches,
And doesn't know that poverty waits for him.

²³One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor
Than one who flatters with the tongue.

²⁴Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, 'It's not wrong.'
He is a partner with a destroyer.

²⁵One who is greedy stirs up strife;
But one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.

²⁶One who trusts in himself is a fool;
But one who walks in wisdom, he is kept safe.

²⁷One who gives to the poor has no lack;
But one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

²⁸When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;
But when they perish, the righteous thrive.(WEB)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 28:1-28 ¹The wicked flee when no one pursues;
but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

²In rebellion, a land has many rulers,
but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.

³A needy man who oppresses the poor
is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.

⁴Those who forsake the Torah praise the wicked;
but those who keep the Torah contend with them.

⁵Evil men don't understand justice;
but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.

⁶Better is the poor who walks in his integrity,
than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

⁷Whoever keeps the Torah is a wise son;
but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

⁸He who increases his wealth by excessive interest
gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

⁹He who turns away his ear from hearing the Torah,
even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way,
he will fall into his own trap;
but the blameless will inherit good.

¹¹The rich man is wise in his own eyes;
but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

¹²When the righteous triumph, there is great glory;
but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

¹³He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper,
but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

¹⁴Blessed is the man who always fears;
but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

¹⁵As a roaring lion or a charging bear,
so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

¹⁶A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment.
One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

¹⁷A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death;
no one will support him.

¹⁸Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe;
but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.

¹⁹One who works his land will have an abundance of food;
but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

²⁰A faithful man is rich with blessings;
but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

²¹To show partiality is not good;
yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.

²²A stingy man hurries after riches,
and doesn't know that poverty waits for him.

²³One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor
than one who flatters with the tongue.

²⁴Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, 'It's not wrong.'
He is a partner with a destroyer.

²⁵One who is greedy stirs up strife;
but one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

²⁶One who trusts in himself is a fool;
but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

²⁷One who gives to the poor has no lack;
but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

²⁸When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;
but when they perish, the righteous thrive.(WEB/HNV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 28:1-28 ¹THE wicked flee when no man pursues them; but the righteous are confident as a lion.

²Because of the transgression of a land many are its princes; but by righteous men who know justice its stability will be prolonged.

³A poor man who oppresses the poor is like a sweeping rain which is of no benefit.

⁴Those who forsake the law glory in wickedness; but those who keep the law receive strength.

⁵Evil men do not understand justice; but those who seek Yahvah understand all good things.

⁶Better is the poor man walking in his uprightness than a rich man whose ways are perverse.

⁷He who keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is engaged in vanity shames his father.

⁸He who increases his wealth by usury and unjust means will leave it for him who is kind to the poor.

⁹He who closes his ears from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰He who causes the righteous to go astray in an evil path will fall himself into the pit; but the upright will inherit good things.

¹¹The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but a poor man of understanding will reprimand him.

¹²When righteous men are strong, there is a great glory; but when the wicked rise to power, the glory diminishes.

¹³He who hides his transgression will not prosper; but he who confesses his sins and forsakes them, God will have mercy on him.

¹⁴Blessed is the man who is reverent always; but he who hardens his heart will fall into mischief.

¹⁵As a roaring lion and a raging bear, so is a wicked ruler over the poor.

¹⁶A ruler who lacks understanding is also a great oppressor; but he who hates deceit will prolong his life.

¹⁷A man who is engaged in shedding of blood will flee even to the jailer, and no one will help him.

¹⁸He who walks uprightly will be saved; but he who is perverse in his ways will fall into a pit.

¹⁹He who tills the land will have abundance of bread; but he who follows after vain pursuits will have plenty of poverty.

²⁰A faithful man will abound with blessings; but an evil man will not be innocent.

²¹A man who shows partiality is not good; for a piece of bread a man will become a traitor.

²²He who hurries to be rich has an evil eye and does not consider that poverty will come on him.

²³He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterwards than he who flatters with his tongue.

²⁴He who robs his father or his mother and says, It is no transgression, the same is the companion of a wicked man.

²⁵A greedy man stirs up strife; but he who puts his trust in Yahvah will be enriched.

²⁶He who trusts in his own heart is a fool; but he who walks with integrity will be delivered.

²⁷He who gives to the poor will not lack; but he who turns his eyes away from the needy will have many a curse.

²⁸When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase. (BRB)