Proverbs 28 BSB ISV Parallel

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1The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

1The wicked flee, though no one pursues, but the righteous are bold like a lion.

2A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.

2When a land transgresses, it gains a succession of leaders, but with an understanding and knowledgeable man, its stability endures.

3A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.

3A poor man who oppresses the weak is like a rainstorm that destroys all the crops.

4Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.

4Those who forsake the Law praise the wicked, but whoever keeps it fights them.

5Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.

5Evil men don't understand justice, but whoever seeks the LORD understands it all.

6Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.

6It's better to be poor and live a blameless life than to be rich but crooked in one's lifestyle.

7A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.

7Whoever keeps the Law is a discerning son, but whoever keeps company with gluttons brings shame to his father.

8He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.

8Whoever gains wealth by charging exorbitant interest collects it for someone who is kind to the poor.

9Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.

9If someone quits listening to the Law even his prayer is detestable.

10He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.

10Whoever misleads the upright along an evil way will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.

11A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.

11The rich man may be wise in his own opinion; but a discerning, poor man sees through him.

12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

12When the righteous are victorious, there is great glory, but when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.

13He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.

13Whoever hides his transgressions will not succeed, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will find mercy.

14Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

14Blessed is the man who always fears the LORD, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into disaster.

15Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.

15A roaring lion and a charging bear— that's what a wicked tyrant is over poor people.

16A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.

16A Commander-in-Chief who is a cruel oppressor lacks understanding, but whoever hates unjust gain will live longer.

17A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.

17A guilty man tormented by bloodshed will be a lifelong fugitive; let no one support him.

18He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.

18Whoever lives blamelessly will be delivered, but whoever is perverted will fall without warning.

19The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

19Whoever works his farmland will have abundant food, but whoever chases fantasies will become very poor.

20A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

20The faithful man will prosper with blessings, but whoever is in a hurry to get rich will not escape punishment.

21To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.

21To show partiality isn't good, yet for a piece of bread the valiant will transgress.

22A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.

22The miser is in a hurry to get wealthy, but he isn't aware that poverty will catch up with him.

23He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.

23Whoever rebukes a man will later on find more favor than someone who flatters with his words.

24He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.

24Whoever steals from his father or mother but claims, "It's no sin," is a companion to someone who demolishes.

25A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

25An arrogant man stirs up dissension, but anyone who trusts in the LORD prospers.

26He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.

26Whoever trusts in himself is foolish, but whoever lives wisely will be kept safe.

27Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

27Whoever gives to the poor will never lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to their poverty will be cursed.

28When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.

28When the wicked rise to power, people hide themselves, but when the wicked perish, the righteous increase.

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