Proverbs 28
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| v | JPS1917 |
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| 1 | The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are secure as a young lion. |
| 2 | For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by a man of understanding and knowledge established order shall long continue. |
| 3 | A poor man that oppresseth the weak Is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. |
| 4 | They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them. |
| 5 | Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek the LORD understand all things. |
| 6 | Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. |
| 7 | A wise son observeth the teaching; But he that is a companion of gluttonous men shameth his father. |
| 8 | He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor. |
| 9 | He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination. |
| 10 | Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the whole-hearted shall inherit good. |
| 11 | The rich man is wise in his own eyes; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him through. |
| 12 | When the righteous exult, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men must be sought for. |
| 13 | He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy. |
| 14 | Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil. |
| 15 | As a roaring lion, and a ravenous bear; So is a wicked ruler over a poor people. |
| 16 | The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. |
| 17 | A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall hasten his steps unto the pit; none will support him. |
| 18 | Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved; But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. |
| 19 | He that tilleth his ground shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain things shall have poverty enough. |
| 20 | A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished. |
| 21 | To have respect of persons is not good; For a man will transgress for a piece of bread. |
| 22 | He that hath an evil eye hasteneth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him. |
| 23 | He that rebuketh a man shall in the end find more favour Than he that flattereth with the tongue. |
| 24 | Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith: ‘It is no transgression’, The same is the companion of a destroyer. |
| 25 | He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be abundantly gratified. |
| 26 | He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall escape. |
| 27 | He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. |
| 28 | When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase. |