Christian Standard Bible

King James Bible

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

1The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

2When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers, but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.

2For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

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

3A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

4Those who reject the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law pit themselves against them.

4They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.

5The evil do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand everything.

5Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.

6Better the poor person who lives with integrity than the rich one who distorts right and wrong.

6Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

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

7Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

8Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest collects it for one who is kind to the poor.

8He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

9Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law--even his prayer is detestable.

9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

10The one who leads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.

10Whoso 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.

11A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a poor one who has discernment sees through him.

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

12When the righteous triumph, there is great rejoicing, but when the wicked come to power, people hide.

12When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.

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

13He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

14Happy is the one who is always reverent, but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

14Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

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

15As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.

16A leader who lacks understanding is very oppressive, but one who hates dishonest profit prolongs his life.

16The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

17Someone burdened by bloodguilt will be a fugitive until death. Let no one help him.

17A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.

18The one who lives with integrity will be helped, but one who distorts right and wrong will suddenly fall.

18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

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

19He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

20A faithful person will have many blessings, but one in a hurry to get rich will not go unpunished.

20A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.

21It is not good to show partiality--yet even a courageous person may sin for a piece of bread.

21To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.

22A greedy one is in a hurry for wealth; he doesn't know that poverty will come to him.

22He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.

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

23He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.

24The one who robs his father or mother and says, "That's no sin," is a companion to a person who destroys.

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

25A greedy person stirs up conflict, but whoever trusts in the LORD will prosper.

25He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

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

26He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

27The one who gives to the poor will not be in need, but one who turns his eyes away will receive many curses.

27He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

28When the wicked come to power, people hide, but when they are destroyed, the righteous flourish.

28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.

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