Proverbs 28:1-28 LSB

[1] The wicked flee when there is no one pursuing, But the righteous are secure as a lion. [2] By the transgression of a land many are its princes, But by a man who understands, who knows, so it endures. [3] A poor man who oppresses the lowly Is a driving rain which leaves no food. [4] Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But those who keep the law strive with them. [5] Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek Yahweh understand all things. [6] Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than he who is crooked—double dealing—though he be rich. [7] He who observes the law is a son who understands, But he who befriends gluttons humiliates his father. [8] He who increases his wealth by interest and usury Gathers it for him who is gracious to the lowly. [9] He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, Even his prayer is an abomination. [10] He who leads the upright astray in an evil way Will himself fall into his own pit, But the blameless will inherit good. [11] The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the lowly who understands searches him. [12] When the righteous exult, there is great honor, But when the wicked rise, man has to be sought out. [13] He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes them will receive compassion. [14] How blessed is the man who is always in dread, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity. [15] Like a roaring lion and a rushing bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people. [16] A leader who lacks discernment abounds in oppressions, But he who hates greedy gain will prolong his days. [17] A man oppressed with the bloodguilt of life Will flee until death; let no one uphold him. [18] He who walks blamelessly will be saved, But he who is crooked—double dealing—will fall all at once. [19] He who cultivates his ground will be satisfied with food, But he who pursues empty things will be satisfied with poverty. [20] A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished. [21] To show partiality is not good, Even for a piece of bread a man will transgress. [22] A man with an evil eye hurries after wealth And does not know that want will come upon him. [23] He who reproves a man will afterward find more favor Than he who flatters with the tongue. [24] He who robs his father or his mother And says, “It is not a transgression,” Is the companion of a man who destroys. [25] An arrogant man stirs up strife, But he who trusts in Yahweh will be enriched. [26] He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will escape. [27] He who gives to the poor will never want, But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses. [28] When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.