Proverbs 28 - American Standard Version 2015

¹ The wicked flee when no man pursueth;\par\tab But the righteous are bold as a lion.

² For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof;\par\tab But by men of understanding {\i and} knowledge the state {\i thereof} shall be prolonged.

³ A needy man that oppresseth the poor\par\tab Is {\i like} a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

⁴ They that forsake the law praise the wicked;\par\tab But such as keep the law contend with them.

⁵ Evil men understand not justice;\par\tab But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.

⁶ Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity,\par\tab Than he that is perverse in {\i his} ways, though he be rich.

⁷ Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son;\par\tab But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.

⁸ He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase,\par\tab Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

⁹ He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law,\par\tab Even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰ Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way,\par\tab He shall fall himself into his own pit;\par\tab But the perfect shall inherit good.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own conceit;\par\tab But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

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

¹³ He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper:\par\tab But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

¹⁴ Happy is the man that feareth alway;\par\tab But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

¹⁵ {\i As} a roaring lion, and a ranging bear,\par\tab {\i So is} a wicked ruler over a poor people.

¹⁶ The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor;\par\tab {\i But} he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

¹⁷ A man that is laden with the blood of any person\par\tab Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.

¹⁸ Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered;\par\tab But he that is perverse in {\i his} ways shall fall at once.

¹⁹ He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread;\par\tab But he that followeth after vain {\i persons} shall have poverty enough.

²⁰ A faithful man shall abound with blessings;\par\tab But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.

²¹ To have respect of persons is not good;\par\tab Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.

²² He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches,\par\tab And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.

²³ He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor\par\tab Than he that flattereth with the tongue.

²⁴ Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression,\par\tab The same is the companion of a destroyer.

²⁵ He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife;\par\tab But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

²⁶ He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool;\par\tab But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

²⁷ He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack;\par\tab But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

²⁸ When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;\par\tab But when they perish, the righteous increase.\par