Proverbios 28

¹ The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion. ² For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. ³ A needy man that oppresseth the poor 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 Jehovah understand all things. ⁶ Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, perverse in his ways, though he be rich. ⁷ Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father. ⁸ He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on 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 perfect shall inherit good. ¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. ¹² When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; hide themselves. 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; mischief. ¹⁵ As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, So is a wicked ruler over a poor people. ¹⁶ __a__FOOTNOTE__a__ Proverbs 28:16 Or, O prince that lackest understanding and art a great oppressor, He etc. __b__FOOTNOTE__b__ 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 flee unto the pit; let no man stay him. ¹⁸ Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. ¹⁹ He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; persons 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; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread. ²² He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him. ²³ He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor 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 Jehovah shall be made fat. ²⁶ He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. 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.