Proverbs 28:20-27 in English

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.)

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.