Prov.28.1
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Prov.28.1
The wicked are edgy with guilt, ready to run off even when no one's after them; Honest people are relaxed and confident, bold as lions.
Prov.28.1
The wicked man flees though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Prov.28.1
The wicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous are bold as a lion.
Prov.28.1
The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions.
Prov.28.2
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
Prov.28.2
When the country is in chaos, everybody has a plan to fix it--But it takes a leader of real understanding to straighten things out.
Prov.28.2
When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
Prov.28.2
Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes; But by a man of understanding and knowledge Right will be prolonged.
Prov.28.2
When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But with wise and knowledgeable leaders, there is stability.
Prov.28.3
A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
Prov.28.3
The wicked who oppress the poor are like a hailstorm that beats down the harvest.
Prov.28.3
A ruler who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no crops.
Prov.28.3
A poor man who oppresses the poor Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.
Prov.28.3
A poor person who oppresses the poor is like a pounding rain that destroys the crops.
Prov.28.4
They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
Prov.28.4
If you desert God's law, you're free to embrace depravity; if you love God's law, you fight for it tooth and nail.
Prov.28.4
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.
Prov.28.4
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But such as keep the law contend with them.
Prov.28.4
To reject the law is to praise the wicked; to obey the law is to fight them.
Prov.28.5
Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
Prov.28.5
Justice makes no sense to the evilminded; those who seek GOD know it inside and out.
Prov.28.5
Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.
Prov.28.5
Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the LORD understand all.
Prov.28.5
Evil people don't understand justice, but those who follow the LORD understand completely.
Prov.28.6
Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Prov.28.6
It's better to be poor and direct than rich and crooked.
Prov.28.6
Better a poor man whose walk is blameless than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
Prov.28.6
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Prov.28.6
It is better to be poor and honest than rich and crooked.
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!
Prov.28.18
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
Prov.28.18
Walk straight--live well and be saved; a devious life is a doomed life.
Prov.28.18
He whose walk is blameless is kept safe, but he whose ways are perverse will suddenly fall.
Prov.28.18
Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved, But he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.
Prov.28.18
The honest will be rescued from harm, but those who are crooked will be destroyed.
Prov.28.19
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
Prov.28.19
Work your garden--you'll end up with plenty of food; play and party--you'll end up with an empty plate.
Prov.28.19
He who works his land will have abundant food, but the one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
Prov.28.19
He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough!
Prov.28.19
Hard workers have plenty of food; playing around brings poverty.
Prov.28.20
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
Prov.28.20
Committed and persistent work pays off; get-rich-quick schemes are ripoffs.
Prov.28.20
A faithful man will be richly blessed, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished.
Prov.28.20
A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.
Prov.28.20
The trustworthy will get a rich reward. But the person who wants to get rich quick will only get into trouble.
Prov.28.21
To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
Prov.28.21
Playing favorites is always a bad thing; you can do great harm in seemingly harmless ways.
Prov.28.21
To show partiality is not good- yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
Prov.28.21
To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.
Prov.28.21
Showing partiality is never good, yet some will do wrong for something as small as a piece of bread.
Prov.28.22
He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
Prov.28.22
A miser in a hurry to get rich doesn't know that he'll end up broke.
Prov.28.22
A stingy man is eager to get rich and is unaware that poverty awaits him.
Prov.28.22
A man with an evil eye hastens after riches, And does not consider that poverty will come upon him.
Prov.28.22
A greedy person tries to get rich quick, but it only leads to poverty.
Prov.28.23
He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
Prov.28.23
In the end, serious reprimand is appreciated far more than bootlicking flattery.
Prov.28.23
He who rebukes a man will in the end gain more favor than he who has a flattering tongue.
Prov.28.23
He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward Than he who flatters with the tongue.
Prov.28.23
In the end, people appreciate frankness more than flattery.
Prov.28.24
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
Prov.28.24
Anyone who robs father and mother and says, "So, what's wrong with that?" is worse than a pirate.
Prov.28.24
He who robs his father or mother and says, "It's not wrong"- he is partner to him who destroys.
Prov.28.24
Whoever robs his father or his mother, And says, "It is no transgression," The same is companion to a destroyer.
Prov.28.24
Robbing your parents and then saying, "What's wrong with that?" is as serious as committing murder.
Prov.28.25
He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
Prov.28.25
A grasping person stirs up trouble, but trust in GOD brings a sense of well-being.
Prov.28.25
A greedy man stirs up dissension, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
Prov.28.25
He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the LORD will be prospered.
Prov.28.25
Greed causes fighting; trusting the LORD leads to prosperity.
Prov.28.26
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
Prov.28.26
If you think you know it all, you're a fool for sure; real survivors learn wisdom from others.
Prov.28.26
He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
Prov.28.26
He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But whoever walks wisely will be delivered.
Prov.28.26
Trusting oneself is foolish, but those who walk in wisdom are safe.
Prov.28.27
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Prov.28.27
Be generous to the poor--you'll never go hungry; shut your eyes to their needs, and run a gauntlet of curses.
Prov.28.27
He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but he who closes his eyes to them receives many curses.
Prov.28.27
He who gives to the poor will not lack, But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.
Prov.28.27
Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing. But a curse will come upon those who close their eyes to poverty.
Prov.28.28
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
Prov.28.28
When corruption takes over, good people go underground, but when the crooks are thrown out, it's safe to come out.
Prov.28.28
When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding; but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive.
Prov.28.28
When the wicked arise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.
Prov.28.28
When the wicked take charge, people hide. When the wicked meet disaster, the godly multiply.
