Proverbs 28:14-28 in English

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

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

¹⁶ The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

¹⁷ A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.

¹⁸ Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

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

²⁰ A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.

²¹ To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.

²² He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.

²³ He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.

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

²⁵ He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

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

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

²⁸ When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.

¹⁴ Blessed is the man who religiously fears always: but the hard of heart shall fall into mischiefs.

¹⁵ A hungry lion and a thirsty wolf is he, who, being poor, rules over a poor nation.

¹⁶ A king in need of revenues is a great oppressor: but he that hates injustice shall live a long time.

¹⁷ He that becomes surety for a man charged with murder shall be an exile, and not in safety.

^17a Chasten thy son, and he shall love thee, and give honour to thy soul: he shall not obey a sinful nation.

¹⁸ He that walks justly is assisted: but he that walks in crooked ways shall be entangled therein.

¹⁹ He that tills his own land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that follows idleness shall have plenty of poverty.

²⁰ A man worthy of credit shall be much blessed: but the wicked shall not be unpunished.

²¹ He that reverences not the persons of the just is not good: such a one will sell a man for a morsel of bread.

²² An envious man makes haste to be rich, and knows not that the merciful man will have the mastery over him.

²³ He that reproves a man's ways shall have more favour than he that flatters with the tongue.

²⁴ He that casts off father or mother, and thinks he sins not; the same is partaker with an ungodly man.

²⁵ An unbelieving man judges rashly: but he that trusts in the Lord will act carefully.

²⁶ He that trusts to a bold heart, such an one is a fool: but he that walks in wisdom shall be safe.

²⁷ He that gives to the poor shall not be in want: but he that turns away his eye from him shall be in great distress.

²⁸ In the places of ungodly men the righteous mourn: but in their destruction the righteous shall be multiplied.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

¹⁴ Blessed is the man who religiously fears always: but the hard of heart shall fall into mischiefs.

¹⁵ A hungry lion and a thirsty wolf is he, who, being poor, rules over a poor nation.

¹⁶ A king in need of revenues is a great oppressor: but he that hates injustice shall live a long time.

¹⁷ He that becomes surety for a man charged with murder shall be an exile, and not in safety. Chasten your son, and he shall love you, and give honor to your soul: he shall not obey a sinful nation.

¹⁸ He that walks justly is assisted: but he that walks in crooked ways shall be entangled therein.

¹⁹ He that tills his own land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that follows idleness shall have plenty of poverty.

²⁰ A man worthy of credit shall be much blessed: but the wicked shall not be unpunished.

²¹ He that reverences not the persons of the just is not good: such a one will sell a man for a morsel of bread.

²² An envious man makes haste to be rich, and knows not that the merciful man will have the mastery over him.

²³ He that reproves a man's ways shall have more favor than he that flatters with the tongue.

²⁴ He that casts off father or mother, and thinks he sins not; the same is partaker with an ungodly man.

²⁵ An unbelieving man judges rashly: but he that trusts in the Lord will act carefully.

²⁶ He that trusts to a bold heart, such an one is a fool: but he that walks in wisdom shall be safe.

²⁷ He that gives to the poor shall not be in lack: but he that turns away his eye from him shall be in great distress.

²⁸ In the places of ungodly men the righteous mourn: but in their destruction the righteous shall be multiplied.

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

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

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

¹⁷ A man that is laden with the blood of any person shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.

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

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

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

²¹ To have respect of persons is not good: neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.

²² He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, and knoweth not that want shall come upon him.

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

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

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

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

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

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

¹⁴ God is pleased with those who always revere him, but those who are stubborn IDM will experience disasters.

¹⁵ Wicked people who mistreat poor people whom they rule are as dangerous to them as SIM a lion roaring at them or a bear springing up to attack them.

¹⁶ Rulers who do not have good sense cruelly oppress the people they rule, but rulers who do not want to become rich by cheating/deceiving people will live (OR, rule) for a long time.

¹⁷ Those who are guilty of murdering MTY another person will ◄be fugitives/keep running away► until they die; do not help them to escape.

¹⁸ Those who continually do what is right will be safe/protected, but those who are dishonest will suddenly be ruined.

¹⁹ Farmers who work hard in their fields will produce good crops and always have plenty of food to eat, but those who spend all their time ◄on useless projects/doing things that do not benefit anyone► will become very poor.

²⁰ God will greatly bless those who ◄are trustworthy/always do what they say that they will do►, but he will certainly punish LIT those who try to become rich quickly.

²¹ It is not good for judges to decide matters unfairly/unjustly, but some people will do what is wrong even if they receive only a very small bribe HYP for doing it.

²² Selfish people IDM are very eager to become rich quickly; they do not realize that they will soon become poor.

²³ Those who rebuke someone will be appreciated/thanked more than those who say nice things to others merely to ◄flatter them/cause them to feel good►.

²⁴ Anyone who steals things from his father or his mother and says “That is not sinful” is as bad as a bandit.

²⁵ Greedy people cause trouble/strife; those who trust in Yahweh will prosper IDM.

²⁶ Those who believe that what they think is always right are foolish; those who act wisely will ◄escape danger/be safe►.

²⁷ Those who give things to poor people will not become poor, but many people will curse those who refuse to help IDM poor people.

²⁸ When wicked people become rulers, people hide because they are afraid of what those wicked people will do; but when wicked people are no longer rulers, good/righteous people will become the rulers.

¹⁴ Blessed is the man who religiously fears always: but the hard of heart shall fall into mischiefs.

¹⁵ A hungry lion and a thirsty wolf is he, who, being poor, rules over a poor nation.

¹⁶ A king in need of revenues is a great oppressor: but he that hates injustice shall live a long time.

¹⁷ He that becomes surety for a man charged with murder shall be an exile, and not in safety. Chasten your son, and he shall love you, and give honour to your soul: he shall not obey a sinful nation.

¹⁸ He that walks justly is assisted: but he that walks in crooked ways shall be entangled therein.

¹⁹ He that tills his own land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that follows idleness shall have plenty of poverty.

²⁰ A man worthy of credit shall be much blessed: but the wicked shall not be unpunished.

²¹ He that reverences not the persons of the just is not good: such a one will sell a man for a morsel of bread.

²² An envious man makes haste to be rich, and knows not that the merciful man will have the mastery over him.

²³ He that reproves a man's ways shall have more favour than he that flatters with the tongue.

²⁴ He that casts off father or mother, and thinks he sins not; the same is partaker with an ungodly man.

²⁵ An unbelieving man judges rashly: but he that trusts in the Lord will act carefully.

²⁶ He that trusts to a bold heart, such an one is a fool: but he that walks in wisdom shall be safe.

²⁷ He that gives to the poor shall not be in lack: but he that turns away his eye from him shall be in great distress.

²⁸ In the places of ungodly men the righteous mourn: but in their destruction the righteous shall be multiplied.

¹⁴ Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

¹⁵ As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

¹⁶ A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

¹⁷ A man who is tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death. No one will support him.

¹⁸ Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.

¹⁹ One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

²⁰ A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

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

²² A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.

²³ One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.

²⁴ Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, “It’s not wrong,” is a partner with a destroyer.

²⁵ One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.

²⁶ One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

²⁷ One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

²⁸ When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.

¹⁴ Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

¹⁵ As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

¹⁶ A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

¹⁷ A man who is tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death. No one will support him.

¹⁸ Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.

¹⁹ One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

²⁰ A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

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

²² A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.

²³ One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.

²⁴ Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, “It’s not wrong,” is a partner with a destroyer.

²⁵ One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.

²⁶ One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

²⁷ One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

²⁸ When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.

¹⁴ Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

¹⁵ As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

¹⁶ A tyrannical ruler lacks judgement. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

¹⁷ A man who is tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death. No one will support him.

¹⁸ Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.

¹⁹ One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

²⁰ A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

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

²² A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.

²³ One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favour than one who flatters with the tongue.

²⁴ Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, “It’s not wrong,” is a partner with a destroyer.

²⁵ One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

²⁶ One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

²⁷ One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

²⁸ When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.

¹⁴ Happy is the man in whom is the fear of the Lord at all times; but he whose heart is hard will come into trouble.

¹⁵ Like a loud-voiced lion and a wandering bear, is an evil ruler over a poor people.

¹⁶ The prince who has no sense is a cruel ruler; but he who has no desire to get profit for himself will have long life.

¹⁷ One who has been the cause of a man's death will go in flight to the underworld: let no man give him help.

¹⁸ He whose ways are upright will be safe, but sudden will be the fall of him whose ways are twisted.

¹⁹ By ploughing his land a man will have bread in full measure; but he who goes after good-for-nothing persons will be poor enough.

²⁰ A man of good faith will have great blessing, but one attempting to get wealth quickly will not go free from punishment.

²¹ It is not good to have respect for a man's position: for a man will do wrong for a bit of bread.

²² He who is ever desiring wealth goes running after money, and does not see that need will come on him.

²³ He who says words of protest to a man will later have more approval than one who says smooth words with his tongue.

²⁴ He who takes from his father or his mother what is theirs by right, and says, It is no sin; is the same as a taker of life.

²⁵ He who is ever desiring profit is a cause of fighting; but he who puts his faith in the Lord will be made fat.

²⁶ He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe.

²⁷ He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them.

²⁸ When evil-doers are lifted up, men take cover; but when destruction overtakes them, the upright are increased.

¹⁴ Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.

¹⁵ A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

¹⁶ The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

¹⁷ A man laden with the blood of any person, fleeth to the pit: let no man stay him.

¹⁸ Whoso walketh in integrity shall be saved; but he that is perverted in his double ways, shall fall in one of them.

¹⁹ He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless shall have poverty enough.

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

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

²² He that hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, and knoweth not that poverty shall come upon him.

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

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

²⁵ He that is puffed up in soul exciteth contention; but he that relieth upon Jehovah shall be made fat.

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

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

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

¹⁴ Blessed is the man that is always fearful: but he that is hardened in mind, shall fall into evil.

¹⁵ As a roaring lion, and a hungry bear, so is a wicked prince over the poor people.

¹⁶ A prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days.

¹⁷ A man that doth violence to the blood of a person, if he flee even to the pit, no man will stay him.

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

¹⁹ He that tilleth his ground, shall be filled with bread: but he that followeth idleness shall be filled with poverty.

²⁰ A faithful man shall be much praised: but he that maketh haste to be rich, shall not be innocent.

²¹ He that hath respect to a person in judgment, doth not well: such a man even for a morsel of bread forsaketh the truth.

²² A man, that maketh haste to be rich, and envieth others, is ignorant that poverty shall come upon him.

²³ He that rebuketh a man, shall afterward find favour with him, more than he that by a flattering tongue deceiveth him.

²⁴ He that stealeth any thing from his father, or from his mother: and saith, This is no sin, is the partner of a murderer.

²⁵ He that boasteth, and puffeth up himself, stirreth up quarrels: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be healed.

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

²⁷ He that giveth to the poor, shall not want: he that despiseth his entreaty, shall suffer indigence.

²⁸ When the wicked rise up, men shall hide themselves: when they perish, the lust shall be multiplied.

¹⁴ Blessed are those who always respect the Lord, but those who are stubborn end up in a lot of trouble.

¹⁵ A wicked ruler lording it over poor people is like a roaring lion or a charging bear.

¹⁶ An unwise ruler thoroughly extorts his people, but one who refuses to profit illegally will live long.

¹⁷ Someone guilty of murder will go on running away from it until they die. Don't try and stop them.

¹⁸ If you have integrity, you'll be kept safe, but if you live deviously, you'll fall.

¹⁹ If you cultivate the land you'll have plenty of food, but if you chase fantasies you'll end up with nothing.

²⁰ If you're trustworthy, you'll be richly rewarded; but if you try to get rich quick, you won't go unpunished.

²¹ Showing favoritism isn't good, but some people will do wrong just for a piece of bread.

²² Envious people are in a rush to get rich; they don't realize they'll end up poor.

²³ Honest criticism is appreciated later far more than flattery.

²⁴ A man who robs his father and mother, and says, “It's not a crime,” is one step away from becoming a murderer.

²⁵ Greedy people stir up trouble, but those who trust in the Lord will be successful.

²⁶ People who trust their own minds are foolish, but those who follow wise ways will be kept safe.

²⁷ If you give to the poor, you won't be in need; but if you look the other way, you'll have many curses.

²⁸ When the wicked come to power, people hide; but when they fall, the good do well.

¹⁴ Blessed is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into euill.

¹⁵ As a roaring lyon, and an hungry beare, so is a wicked ruler ouer the poore people.

¹⁶ A prince destitute of vnderstanding, is also a great oppressour: but hee that hateth couetousnes, shall prolong his dayes.

¹⁷ A man that doeth violence against the blood of a person, shall flee vnto the graue, and they shall not stay him.

¹⁸ He that walketh vprightly, shalbe saued: but he that is froward in his wayes, shall once fall.

¹⁹ He that tilleth his land, shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth the idle, shall be filled with pouertie.

²⁰ A faythfull man shall abound in blessings, and he that maketh haste to be riche, shall not be innocent.

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

²² A man with a wicked eye hasteth to riches, and knoweth not, that pouertie shall come vpon him.

²³ He that rebuketh a man, shall finde more fauour at length, then he that flattereth with his tongue.

²⁴ Hee that robbeth his father and mother, and sayth, It is no transgression, is the companion of a man that destroyeth.

²⁵ He that is of a proude heart, stirreth vp strife: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be fatte.

²⁶ Hee that trusteth in his owne heart, is a foole: but he that walketh in wisdome, shall be deliuered.

²⁷ He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many curses.

²⁸ When the wicked rise vp, men hide them selues: but when they perish, ye righteous increase.

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

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

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

¹⁷ A man that is laden with the blood of any person shall hasten his steps unto the pit; none will support him.

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

¹⁹ He that tilleth his ground shall have plenty of bread; but he that followeth after vain things shall have poverty enough.

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

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

²² He that hath an evil eye hasteneth after riches, and knoweth not that want shall come upon him.

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

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

²⁵ He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be abundantly gratified.

²⁶ He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall escape.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

¹⁴ Happy is the man that always dreadeth to do evil; but he that hardeneth his heart will fall into unhappiness.

¹⁵ As a roaring lion, and a greedy bear, so is a wicked ruler over an indigent people.

¹⁶ The prince that is void of understanding is also a great oppressor; but he that hateth unjust gain will prolong his days.

¹⁷ A man oppressed by the load of having shed human blood will flee even to the pit: let no man hold him.

¹⁸ Whoso walketh in integrity will be saved; but he that walketh perversely on two paths, will fall on one.

¹⁹ He that tilleth his ground will have plenty of bread; but he that runneth after idle persons will have enough of poverty.

²⁰ A faithful man will abound with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich will not go unpunished.

²¹ To have respect to persons is not good; because even for a piece of bread will a man transgress.

²² He that is eager for wealth is a man of an evil eye, and he knoweth not that want will come upon him.

²³ He that reproveth a man after my example will obtain more grace than he that flattereth with the tongue.

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

²⁵ He that hath an insatiable desire stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord will be abundantly gratified.

²⁶ He that trusteth in his own sense is a fool; but whoso walketh in wisdom, will ever escape.

²⁷ He that giveth unto the poor will not have any want; but he that hideth his eyes will have an abundance of curses.

²⁸ When the wicked rise, men conceal themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.

¹⁴ Blessed is the man who religiously fears always: But the hard of heart shall fall into mischiefs.

¹⁵ A hungry lion and a thirsty wolf is he, Who, being poor, rules over a poor nation.

¹⁶ A king in need of revenues is a great oppressor: But he that hates injustice shall live a long time.

¹⁷ He that becomes surety for a man charged with murder Shall be an exile, and not in safety.

^17a Chasten thy son, and he shall love thee, And give honor to thy soul: He shall not obey a sinful nation.

¹⁸ He that walks justly is assisted: But he that walks in crooked ways shall be entangled therein.

¹⁹ He that tills his own land shall be satisfied with bread: But he that follows idleness shall have plenty of poverty.

²⁰ A man worthy of credit shall be much blessed: But the wicked shall not be unpunished.

²¹ He that reverences not the persons of the just is not good: Such a one will sell a man for a morsel of bread.

²² An envious man makes haste to be rich, And knows not that the merciful man will have the mastery over him.

²³ He that reproves a man’s ways Shall have more favor than he that flatters with the tongue.

²⁴ He that casts off father or mother, and thinks he sins not; The same is partaker with an ungodly man.

²⁵ An unbelieving man judges rashly: But he that trusts in the Lord will act carefully.

²⁶ He that trusts to a bold heart, such a one is a fool: But he that walks in wisdom shall be safe.

²⁷ He that gives to the poor shall not be in want: But he that turns away his eye from him shall be in great distress.

²⁸ In the places of ungodly men the righteous mourn: But in their destruction the righteous shall be multiplied.

¹⁴ Happy the man who feareth always! But he who hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

¹⁵ As a roaring lion and a hungry bear, So is a wicked ruler over a needy people.

¹⁶ The prince who is weak in understanding is great in oppression; But he who hateth unjust gain shall prolong his days.

¹⁷ A man who is burdened with life-blood—Let him flee to the pit! let no man stay him!

¹⁸ He who walketh uprightly shall be safe; But he who is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

¹⁹ He who tilleth his land shall have bread enough; And he that followeth after worthless persons shall have poverty enough.

²⁰ A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not go unpunished.

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

²² He who hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, And considereth not that poverty will come upon him.

²³ He who rebuketh a man shall afterwards find favor More than he who flattereth with his tongue.

²⁴ Whoso stealeth from his father or his mother, And saith, “It is no transgression,” The same is the companion of a robber.

²⁵ He who is of a proud heart stirreth up strife; But he that trusteth in the LORD shall be rich.

²⁶ He who trusteth in his own understanding is a fool; But he who walketh wisely shall be delivered.

²⁷ He who giveth to the poor shall not want; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

²⁸ When the wicked are exalted, men hide themselves; But, when they perish, the righteous increase.

¹⁴ Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

¹⁵ As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

¹⁶ A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

¹⁷ A man who is tormented by life-blood will be a fugitive until the pit (of Abbadon, the unrighteous side of Sheol); no one will support him.

¹⁸ Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.

¹⁹ One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

²⁰ A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

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

²² A stingy man hurries after riches, and does not know that poverty waits for him.

²³ One who rebukes a man will afterward find more chen ·grace· than one who flatters with the tongue.

²⁴ Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, “It’s not wrong.” He is a partner with a destroyer.

²⁵ One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Adonai will prosper.

²⁶ One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

²⁷ One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

²⁸ When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the upright thrive.

¹⁴ The one who always lives with reverence is blessed, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into trouble.

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

¹⁶ The ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, but the one who hates dishonesty will prolong his days.

¹⁷ If a man is guilty because he has shed someone's blood, he will be a fugitive until death and no one will help him.

¹⁸ Whoever walks with integrity will be kept safe, but the one whose way is crooked will suddenly fall.

¹⁹ The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.

²⁰ A faithful man will have great blessings, but the one who gets rich quickly will not go unpunished.

²¹ It is not good to show partiality, but for a piece of bread a man will do wrong.

²² A stingy man hurries after riches, but he does not know that poverty will come upon him.

²³ Whoever disciplines someone, afterward will find more favor from him than from the one who flatters him with his tongue.

²⁴ Whoever robs his father and his mother and says, “That is no sin,” he is the companion of the one who destroys.

²⁵ A greedy man stirs up conflict, but the one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.

²⁶ One who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but whoever walks in wisdom will keep away from danger.

²⁷ The one who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but whoever closes his eyes to them will receive many curses.

²⁸ When the wicked arise, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.

¹⁴ Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

¹⁵ As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

¹⁶ A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

¹⁷ A man who is tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death. No one will support him.

¹⁸ Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.

¹⁹ One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

²⁰ A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

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

²² A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.

²³ One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.

²⁴ Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, “It’s not wrong,” is a partner with a destroyer.

²⁵ One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.

²⁶ One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

²⁷ One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

²⁸ When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.

¹⁴ Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

¹⁵ As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

¹⁶ A tyrannical ruler lacks judgement. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

¹⁷ A man who is tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death. No one will support him.

¹⁸ Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.

¹⁹ One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

²⁰ A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

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

²² A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.

²³ One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favour than one who flatters with the tongue.

²⁴ Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, “It’s not wrong,” is a partner with a destroyer.

²⁵ One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

²⁶ One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

²⁷ One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

²⁸ When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

¹⁴ Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

¹⁵ As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

¹⁶ A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

¹⁷ A man who is tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death. No one will support him.

¹⁸ Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.

¹⁹ One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

²⁰ A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

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

²² A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.

²³ One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.

²⁴ Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, “It’s not wrong,” is a partner with a destroyer.

²⁵ One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

²⁶ One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

²⁷ One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

²⁸ When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.

¹⁴ Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

¹⁵ As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

¹⁶ A tyrannical ruler lacks judgement. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

¹⁷ A man who is tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death. No one will support him.

¹⁸ Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.

¹⁹ One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

²⁰ A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

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

²² A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.

²³ One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favour than one who flatters with the tongue.

²⁴ Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, “It’s not wrong,” is a partner with a destroyer.

²⁵ One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

²⁶ One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.

²⁷ One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

²⁸ When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.

¹⁴ Blessed is the man, which is ever dreadful; but he that is of hard heart, shall fall into evil.

¹⁵ A roaring lion, and an hungry bear, is a wicked prince on a poor people.

¹⁶ A duke needy of prudence shall oppress many men by false challenge; but the days of him that hateth avarice shall be made long.

¹⁷ No man sustain a man that falsely challengeth the blood of a man, if he fleeth till to the pit.

¹⁸ He that goeth simply shall be safe; he that goeth by wayward ways, shall fall down at once.

¹⁹ He that worketh his land, shall be filled with loaves; he that pursueth or followeth idleness, shall be filled with neediness.

²⁰ A faithful man shall be praised much; but he that hasteth to be made rich, shall not be innocent.

²¹ He that knoweth a face in doom, doeth not well; this man forsaketh truth, yea, for a morsel of bread.

²² A man that hasteth to be made rich, and hath envy to other men, knoweth not that neediness shall come up on him.

²³ He that reproveth a man, shall find grace afterward with him; more than he that deceiveth by flatterings of tongue.

²⁴ He that withdraweth anything from his father and from his mother, and saith that this is no sin, is partner of a man-queller.

²⁵ He that avaunteth himself, and alargeth, raiseth up strives; but he that hopeth in the Lord, shall be saved.

²⁶ He that trusteth in his heart, is a fool; but he that goeth wisely, shall be praised.

²⁷ He that giveth to a poor man, shall not be needy; he that despiseth a poor man beseeching, shall suffer neediness.

²⁸ When unpious men rise, men shall be hid; and when they have perished, just or rightwise men shall be multiplied.

¹⁴ Blessed is the man, which is ever dreadful; but he that is of hard heart, shall fall into evil. (Blessed is the person, who is ever fearful of the Lord or who is always reverential toward the Lord; but he who hath a hard heart, shall fall into evil.)

¹⁵ A roaring lion, and an hungry bear, is a wicked prince on a poor people. (Like a roaring lion, and a hungry bear, is a wicked ruler over the poor.)

¹⁶ A duke needy of prudence shall oppress many men by false challenge; but the days of him that hateth avarice shall be made long.

¹⁷ No man sustain a man that falsely challengeth the blood of a man, (even) if he fleeth till to the pit. (Let no one protect someone who oppresseth unto the blood, that is, unto the murder, of another person, yea, let him flee into the pit.)

¹⁸ He that goeth simply shall be safe (or He who goeth honestly, or with integrity, shall be safe); (but) he that goeth by wayward ways, shall fall down at once.

¹⁹ He that worketh his land, shall be filled with loaves; he that followeth idleness (or but he who is idle, or lazy), shall be filled with neediness.

²⁰ A faithful man shall be praised much; but he that hasteth to be made rich, shall not be innocent. (A faithful person shall be much praised; but he who hasteneth to be made rich, shall not be innocent.)

²¹ He that knoweth a face in doom, doeth not well; this man forsaketh truth, yea, for a morsel of bread. (He who knoweth the person whom he is judging, doeth wrongly; this person deserteth the truth, yea, for a morsel of bread.)

²² A man that hasteth to be made rich, and hath envy to other men (or and hath envy of others), knoweth not that neediness shall come up on him.

²³ He that reproveth a man, shall find grace afterward with him, (or He who rebuketh someone, shall find favour afterward with him); more than he that deceiveth by flatterings of (the) tongue.

²⁴ He that withdraweth anything from his father and from his mother, and saith that this is no sin, is partner of a man-queller (or is the partner of, or no better than, a murderer).

²⁵ He that avaunteth himself, and alargeth, raiseth up strives; but he that hopeth in the Lord, shall be saved. (He who vaunteth, and enlargeth, himself, raiseth up arguments, or contention; but he who trusteth in the Lord, shall be saved.)

²⁶ He that trusteth in his (own) heart, is a fool; but he that goeth wisely, shall be praised.

²⁷ He that giveth to a poor man, shall not be needy; he that despiseth a poor man beseeching, shall suffer neediness. (He who giveth to the poor, shall not be needy; but he who despiseth the pleading of the poor, shall suffer want, or lack.)

²⁸ When unpious men rise, men shall be hid; and when they have perished, just men shall be multiplied. (When the wicked rise up, people shall be hidden; but when they have perished, the righteous shall be multiplied.)

¹⁴ O the happiness of a man fearing continually, And whoso is hardening his heart falleth into evil.

¹⁵ A growling lion, and a ranging bear, Is the wicked ruler over a poor people.

¹⁶ A leader lacking understanding multiplieth oppressions, Whoso is hating dishonest gain prolongeth days.

¹⁷ A man oppressed with the blood of a soul, Unto the pit fleeth, none taketh hold on him.

¹⁸ Whoso is walking uprightly is saved, And the perverted of ways falleth at once.

¹⁹ Whoso is tilling his ground is satisfied with bread, And whoso is pursuing vanity, Is filled with poverty.

²⁰ A stedfast man hath multiplied blessings, And whoso is hasting to be rich is not acquitted.

²¹ To discern faces is not good, And for a piece of bread doth a man transgress.

²² Troubled for wealth is the man with an evil eye, And he knoweth not that want doth meet him.

²³ Whoso is reproving a man afterwards findeth grace, More than a flatterer with the tongue.

²⁴ Whoso is robbing his father, or his mother, And is saying, 'It is not transgression,' A companion he is to a destroyer.

²⁵ Whoso is proud in soul stirreth up contention, And whoso is trusting on Jehovah is made fat.

²⁶ Whoso is trusting in his heart is a fool, And whoso is walking in wisdom is delivered.

²⁷ Whoso is giving to the poor hath no lack, And whoso is hiding his eyes multiplied curses.

²⁸ In the rising of the wicked a man is hidden, And in their destruction the righteous multiply!