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