Proverbs 28
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- 1The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.
- 2For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding [supplied: and] knowledge the state [supplied: thereof] shall be prolonged.
- 3A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is [supplied: like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
- 4They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.
- 5Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.
- 6Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in [supplied: his] ways, though he be rich.
- 7Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.
- 8He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
- 9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
- 10Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.
- מַשְׁגֶּ֤ה
- מַשְׁגֶּ֤הmash.Geh[one who] leads astrayH7686
- יְשָׁרִ֨ים׀
- יְשָׁרִ֨יםye.sha.Rimupright [people]H3477G
- בְּדֶ֥רֶךְ
- רָ֗ע
- רָ֗עRa'evilH7451H
- בִּשְׁחוּת֥וֹ
- הֽוּא־
- הֽוּאhu'-heH1931
- יִפּ֑וֹל
- יִפּ֑וֹלyi.Polhe will fallH5307G
- וּ֝תְמִימִ֗ים
- יִנְחֲלוּ־
- יִנְחֲלוּyin.cha.lu-they will inheritH5157
- טֽוֹב׃
- טֽוֹבTovgoodH2896B
- מַשְׁגֶּ֤ה
- 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 glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
- 13He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
- 14Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
- 15[supplied: As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, [supplied: So is] a wicked ruler over a poor people.
- 16The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; [supplied: But] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
- נָגִ֗יד
- נָגִ֗ידna.Gida rulerH5057
- חֲסַ֣ר
- חֲסַ֣רcha.Sarlacking ofH2638
- תְּ֭בוּנוֹת
- תְּ֭בוּנוֹתTe.vu.notunderstanding<s>H8394
- וְרַ֥ב
- מַעֲשַׁקּ֑וֹת
- מַעֲשַׁקּ֑וֹתma.'a.sha.Kotextortion<s>H4642
- שֹׂ֥נֵאQere, written (Ketiv): שֹׂנְאֵי
- שֹׂ֥נֵאso.ne.'ei'[one who] hatesH8130
- בֶ֝֗צַע
- בֶ֝֗צַעVe.tza'<of> unjust gainH1215
- יַאֲרִ֥יךְ
- יַאֲרִ֥יךְya.'a.Rikhhe will prolongH0748
- יָמִֽים׃
- יָמִֽיםya.MimdaysH3117G
- נָגִ֗יד
- 17A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.
- 18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in [supplied: his] ways shall fall at once.
- 19He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [supplied: persons] shall have poverty enough.
- 20A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
- 21To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.
- 22he that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
- 23He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.
- 24Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer.
- 25He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.
- 26He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
- 27He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
- 28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.
Words in italics were supplied by the translators.
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