Proverbs - douay rheims

Chapter 28

¹ The wicked man fleeth, when no man pursueth: but the just, bold as a lion, shall be without dread.
² For the sine of the land many are the princes thereof: and for the wisdom of a man, and the knowledge of those things that are said, the life of the prince shall be prolonged.
³ A poor man that oppresseth the poor, is like a violent shower, which bringeth a famine.
⁴ They that forsake the law, praise the wicked man: they that keep it, are incensed against him.
⁵ Evil men think not on judgment: but they that seek after the Lord, take notice of all things.
⁶ Better is the poor man walking in his simplicity, than the rich in crooked ways.
⁷ He that keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that feedeth gluttons, shameth his father.
⁸ He that heapeth together riches by usury and loan, gathereth them for him that will be bountiful to the poor.
⁹ He that turneth away his ears from hearing the law, his prayer shall be as abomination.
¹⁰ He that deceiveth the just in a wicked way, shall fall in his own destruction: and the upright shall possess his goods.
¹¹ The rich man seemeth to himself wise: but the poor man that is prudent shall search him out.
¹² In the joy of the just there is great glory: when the wicked reign, men are ruined.
¹³ He that hideth his sins, shall not prosper: but he that shall confess, and forsake them, shall obtain mercy.
¹⁴ Blessed is the man that is always fearful: but he that is hardened in mind, shall fall into evil.
¹⁵ As a roaring lion, and a hungry bear, so is a wicked prince over the poor people.
¹⁶ A prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days.
¹⁷ A man that doth violence to the blood of a person, if he flee even to the pit, no man will stay him.
¹⁸ He that walketh uprightly, shall be saved: he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
¹⁹ He that tilleth his ground, shall be filled with bread: but he that followeth idleness shall be filled with poverty.
²⁰ A faithful man shall be much praised: but he that maketh haste to be rich, shall not be innocent.
²¹ He that hath respect to a person in judgment, doth not well: such a man even for a morsel of bread forsaketh the truth.
²² A man, that maketh haste to be rich, and envieth others, is ignorant that poverty shall come upon him.
²³ He that rebuketh a man, shall afterward find favour with him, more than he that by a flattering tongue deceiveth him.
²⁴ He that stealeth any thing from his father, or from his mother: and saith, This is no sin, is the partner of a murderer.
²⁵ He that boasteth, and puffeth up himself, stirreth up quarrels: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be healed.
²⁶ He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool: but he that walketh wisely, he shall be saved.
²⁷ He that giveth to the poor, shall not want: he that despiseth his entreaty, shall suffer indigence.
²⁸ When the wicked rise up, men shall hide themselves: when they perish, the lust shall be multiplied.

Proverbs - webster

Chapter 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 its princes: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
³ A poor man that oppresseth the poor 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 judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
⁶ Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he is rich.
⁷ He who keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
⁸ He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
⁹ He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
¹⁰ Whoever 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 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor man that hath understanding searcheth him out.
¹² When righteous men rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
¹³ He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but he who confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
¹⁴ Happy is the man that feareth always: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
¹⁵ As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
¹⁶ The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
¹⁷ A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
¹⁸ He who walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
¹⁹ He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
²⁰ A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
²¹ To have respect of persons is not good: for, for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
²² He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
²³ He that rebuketh a man afterward shall find more favor than he that flattereth with the tongue.
²⁴ He that 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 proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
²⁶ He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoever walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
²⁷ He that giveth to the poor shall not want: 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.

Proverbs - world english bible

Chapter 28

¹ wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
² rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
³ needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.
⁴ who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them.
⁵ men don't understand justice; but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.
⁶ is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.
⁷ keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
⁸ who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
⁹ who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
¹⁰ causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.
¹¹ rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
¹² the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
¹³ who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
¹⁴ is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
¹⁵ a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
¹⁶ tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
¹⁷ man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; no one will support him.
¹⁸ walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.
¹⁹ who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
²⁰ faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
²¹ show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
²² stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him.
²³ who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.
²⁴ robs his father or his mother, and says, "It's not wrong." He is a partner with a destroyer.
²⁵ who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.
²⁶ who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
²⁷ who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
²⁸ the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.

Proverbs - darby

Chapter 28

¹ The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are bold as a lion.
² By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding [and] of knowledge, [its] stability is prolonged.
³ A poor man who oppresseth the helpless is 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 judgment; but they that seek Jehovah understand everything.
⁶ Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse, double in ways, though he be rich.
⁷ Whoso observeth the law is a son that hath understanding; but he that is a companion of profligates bringeth shame to his father.
⁸ He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance 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, shall himself fall into his own pit; but the perfect shall inherit good.
¹¹ A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
¹² When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men conceal 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 always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.
¹⁵ A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
¹⁶ The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
¹⁷ A man laden with the blood of [any] person, fleeth to the pit: let no man stay him.
¹⁸ Whoso walketh in integrity shall be saved; but he that is perverted in [his] double ways, shall fall in one [of them].
¹⁹ He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless shall have poverty enough.
²⁰ A faithful man aboundeth with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
²¹ To have respect of persons is not good; but for a piece of bread will a man transgress.
²² He that hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, and knoweth not that poverty shall come upon him.
²³ He that rebuketh a man shall afterwards find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
²⁴ Whoso robbeth his father and his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, the same is the companion of a destroyer.
²⁵ He that is puffed up in soul exciteth contention; but he that relieth upon Jehovah shall be made fat.
²⁶ He that confideth 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 withdraweth his eyes shall have many a curse.
²⁸ When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.

Proverbs - american standard version

Chapter 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; But by men of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged.
³ A needy man that oppresseth the poor 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 Jehovah 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 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; But when the wicked rise, men 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; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
¹⁵ [As] a roaring lion, and a ranging 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 flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.
¹⁸ Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in [his] ways shall fall at once.
¹⁹ He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [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.

Proverbs - basic english

Chapter 28

¹ The evil man goes running away when no man is after him, but the upright are without fear, like the lion.
² Because of the sin of the land, its troubles are increased; but by a man of wisdom and knowledge they will be put out like a fire.
³ A man of wealth who is cruel to the poor is like a violent rain causing destruction of food.
⁴ Those who have no respect for the law give praise to the evil-doer; but such as keep the law are against him.
⁵ Evil men have no knowledge of what is right; but those who go after the Lord have knowledge of all things.
⁶ Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are not straight.
⁷ He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who keeps company with feasters puts shame on his father.
⁸ He who makes his wealth greater by taking interest, only gets it together for him who has pity on the poor.
⁹ As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting.
¹⁰ Anyone causing the upright to go wandering in an evil way, will himself go down into the hole he has made; but the upright will have good things for their heritage.
¹¹ The man of wealth seems to himself to be wise, but the poor man who has sense has a low opinion of him.
¹² When the upright do well, there is great glory; but when evil-doers are lifted up, men do not let themselves be seen.
¹³ He who keeps his sins secret will not do well; but one who is open about them, and gives them up, will get mercy.
¹⁴ Happy is the man in whom is the fear of the Lord at all times; but he whose heart is hard will come into trouble.
¹⁵ Like a loud-voiced lion and a wandering bear, is an evil ruler over a poor people.
¹⁶ The prince who has no sense is a cruel ruler; but he who has no desire to get profit for himself will have long life.
¹⁷ One who has been the cause of a man's death will go in flight to the underworld: let no man give him help.
¹⁸ He whose ways are upright will be safe, but sudden will be the fall of him whose ways are twisted.
¹⁹ By ploughing his land a man will have bread in full measure; but he who goes after good-for-nothing persons will be poor enough.
²⁰ A man of good faith will have great blessing, but one attempting to get wealth quickly will not go free from punishment.
²¹ It is not good to have respect for a man's position: for a man will do wrong for a bit of bread.
²² He who is ever desiring wealth goes running after money, and does not see that need will come on him.
²³ He who says words of protest to a man will later have more approval than one who says smooth words with his tongue.
²⁴ He who takes from his father or his mother what is theirs by right, and says, It is no sin; is the same as a taker of life.
²⁵ He who is ever desiring profit is a cause of fighting; but he who puts his faith in the Lord will be made fat.
²⁶ He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe.
²⁷ He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them.
²⁸ When evil-doers are lifted up, men take cover; but when destruction overtakes them, the upright are increased.