Prov.28.7-Prov.28.17
Prov.28.7
Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
Prov.28.7
Practice God's law--get a reputation for wisdom; hang out with a loose crowd--embarrass your family.
Prov.28.7
He who keeps the law is a discerning son, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
Prov.28.7
Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son, But a companion of gluttons shames his father.
Prov.28.7
Young people who obey the law are wise; those who seek out worthless companions bring shame to their parents.
Prov.28.8
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
Prov.28.8
Get as rich as you want through cheating and extortion, But eventually some friend of the poor is going to give it all back to them.
Prov.28.8
He who increases his wealth by exorbitant interest amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor.
Prov.28.8
One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.
Prov.28.8
A person who makes money by charging interest will lose it. It will end up in the hands of someone who is kind to the poor.
Prov.28.9
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
Prov.28.9
God has no use for the prayers of the people who won't listen to him.
Prov.28.9
If anyone turns a deaf ear to the law, even his prayers are detestable.
Prov.28.9
One who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
Prov.28.9
The prayers of a person who ignores the law are despised.
Prov.28.10
Whoso 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.
Prov.28.10
Lead good people down a wrong path and you'll come to a bad end; do good and you'll be rewarded for it.
Prov.28.10
He who leads the upright along an evil path will fall into his own trap, but the blameless will receive a good inheritance.
Prov.28.10
Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, He himself will fall into his own pit; But the blameless will inherit good.
Prov.28.10
Those who lead the upright into sin will fall into their own trap, but the honest will inherit good things.
Prov.28.11
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
Prov.28.11
The rich think they know it all, but the poor can see right through them.
Prov.28.11
A rich man may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.
Prov.28.11
The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding searches him out.
Prov.28.11
Rich people picture themselves as wise, but their real poverty is evident to the poor.
Prov.28.12
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
Prov.28.12
When good people are promoted, everything is great, but when the bad are in charge, watch out!
Prov.28.12
When the righteous triumph, there is great elation; but when the wicked rise to power, men go into hiding.
Prov.28.12
When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory; But when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.
Prov.28.12
When the godly succeed, everyone is glad. When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.
Prov.28.13
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
Prov.28.13
You can't whitewash your sins and get by with it; you find mercy by admitting and leaving them.
Prov.28.13
He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
Prov.28.13
He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.
Prov.28.13
People who cover over their sins will not prosper. But if they confess and forsake them, they will receive mercy.
Prov.28.14
Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
Prov.28.14
A tenderhearted person lives a blessed life; a hardhearted person lives a hard life.
Prov.28.14
Blessed is the man who always fears the LORD, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
Prov.28.14
Happy is the man who is always reverent, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
Prov.28.14
Blessed are those who have a tender conscience, but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble.
Prov.28.15
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
Prov.28.15
Lions roar and bears charge--and the wicked lord it over the poor.
Prov.28.15
Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked man ruling over a helpless people.
Prov.28.15
Like a roaring lion and a charging bear Is a wicked ruler over poor people.
Prov.28.15
A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor as a lion or bear attacking them.
Prov.28.16
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
Prov.28.16
Among leaders who lack insight, abuse abounds, but for one who hates corruption, the future is bright.
Prov.28.16
A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment, but he who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long life.
Prov.28.16
A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor, But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.
Prov.28.16
Only a stupid prince will oppress his people, but a king will have a long reign if he hates dishonesty and bribes.
Prov.28.17
A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
Prov.28.17
A murderer haunted by guilt is doomed--there's no helping him.
Prov.28.17
A man tormented by the guilt of murder will be a fugitive till death; let no one support him.
Prov.28.17
A man burdened with bloodshed will flee into a pit; Let no one help him.
Prov.28.17
A murderer's tormented conscience will drive him into the grave. Don't protect him!
