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Proverbs Chapter 28

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darby (darby) - eBible.org Darby 1890 plaintext

1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are bold as a lion.
2 By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding [and] of knowledge, [its] stability is prolonged.
3 A poor man who oppresseth the helpless is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as keep the law contend with them.
5 Evil men understand not judgment; but they that seek Jehovah understand everything.
6 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse, double in ways, though he be rich.
7 Whoso observeth the law is a son that hath understanding; but he that is a companion of profligates bringeth shame to his father.
8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
10 Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, shall himself fall into his own pit; but the perfect shall inherit good.
11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men conceal themselves.
13 He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall obtain mercy.
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.

lxxbrent (lxxbrent) - Septuagint (Brenton 1851) eBible USFM

1 The ungodly [man] flees when no one pursues: but the righteous is confident as a lion.
2 By reason of the sins of ungodly men quarrels arise; but a wise man will quell them.
3 A bold man oppresses the poor by ungodly deeds. As an impetuous and unprofitable rain,
4 so they that forsake the law praise ungodliness; but they that love the law fortify themselves with a wall.
5 Evil men will not understand judgment: but they that seek the Lord will understand everything.
6 A poor man walking in truth is better than a rich liar.
7 A wise son keeps the law: but he that keeps up debauchery dishonours his father.
8 He that increases his wealth by usuries and [unjust] gains, gathers it for him that pities the poor.
9 He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even he has made his prayer abominable.
10 He that causes upright men to err in an evil way, himself shall fall into destruction: transgressors also shall pass by prosperity, but shall not enter into it.
11 A rich man is wise in his own conceit; but an intelligent poor man will condemn him.
12 By reason of the help of righteous men great glory arises: but in the places of the ungodly men are caught.
13 He that covers his own ungodliness shall not prosper: but he that blames [himself] shall be loved.
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.
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.

vul1914 (vul1914) - Vulgate 1914 UTF-8 (sacredbible.org)

1 Fugit impius, nemine persequente: iustus autem quasi leo confidens, absque terrore erit.
2 Propter peccata terræ multi principes eius: et propter hominis sapientiam, et horum scientiam quæ dicuntur, vita ducis longior erit.
3 Vir pauper calumnians pauperes, similis est imbri vehementi, in quo paratur fames.
4 Qui derelinquunt legem, laudant impium: qui custodiunt, succenduntur contra eum.
5 Viri mali non cogitant iudicium: qui autem inquirunt Dominum, animadvertunt omnia.
6 Melior est pauper ambulans in simplicitate sua, quam dives in pravis itineribus.
7 Qui custodit legem, filius sapiens est: qui autem comessatores pascit, confundit patrem suum.
8 Qui coacervat divitias usuris et fœnore, liberali in pauperes congregat eas.
9 Qui declinat aures suas ne audiat legem, oratio eius erit execrabilis.
10 Qui decipit iustos in via mala, in interitu suo corruet: et simplices possidebunt bona eius.
11 Sapiens sibi videtur vir dives: pauper autem prudens scrutabitur eum.
12 In exultatione iustorum multa gloria est: regnantibus impiis ruinæ hominum.
13 Qui abscondit scelera sua, non dirigetur: qui autem confessus fuerit, et reliquerit ea, misericordiam consequetur.
14 Beatus homo, qui semper est pavidus: qui vero mentis est duræ, corruet in malum.
15 Leo rugiens, et ursus esuriens, princeps impius super populum pauperem.
16 Dux indigens prudentia, multos opprimet per calumniam: qui autem odit avaritiam, longi fient dies eius.
17 Hominem, qui calumniatur animæ sanguinem, si usque ad lacum fugerit, nemo sustinet.
18 Qui ambulat simpliciter, salvus erit: qui perversis graditur viis, concidet semel.
19 Qui operatur terram suam, satiabitur panibus: qui autem sectatur otium, replebitur egestate.
20 Vir fidelis multum laudabitur: qui autem festinat ditari, non erit innocens.
21 Qui cognoscit in iudicio faciem, non benefacit: iste et pro buccella panis deserit veritatem.
22 Vir, qui festinat ditari, et aliis invidet, ignorat quod egestas superveniet ei.
23 Qui corripit hominem, gratiam postea inveniet apud eum magis quam ille, qui per linguæ blandimenta decipit.
24 Qui subtrahit aliquid a patre suo, et a matre: et dicit hoc non esse peccatum, particeps homicidæ est.
25 Qui se iactat, et dilatat, iurgia concitat: qui vero sperat in Domino, sanabitur.
26 Qui confidit in corde suo, stultus est: qui autem graditur sapienter, ipse salvabitur.
27 Qui dat pauperi, non indigebit: qui despicit deprecantem, sustinebit penuriam.
28 Cum surrexerint impii, abscondentur homines: cum illi perierint, multiplicabuntur iusti.

web (web) - WorldEnglish.Bible — CC0 modern update of ASV

1 The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
2 In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
3 A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.
4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them.
5 Evil men don’t understand justice; but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.
6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.
7 Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
8 He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
9 He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
10 Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.
11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
13 He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
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.

ylt (ylt) - Bible.com YLT98 plain UTF-8

1 The wicked have fled and there is no pursuer. And the righteous as a young lion is confident.
2 By the transgression of a land many <FI>are<Fi> its heads. And by an intelligent man, Who knoweth right--it is prolonged.
3 A man--poor and oppressing the weak, <FI>Is<Fi> a sweeping rain, and there is no bread.
4 Those forsaking the law praise the wicked, Those keeping the law plead against them.
5 Evil men understand not judgment, And those seeking Jehovah understand all.
6 Better <FI>is<Fi> the poor walking in his integrity, Than the perverse of ways who is rich.
7 Whoso is keeping the law is an intelligent son, And a friend of gluttons, Doth cause his father to blush.
8 Whoso is multiplying his wealth by biting and usury, For one favouring the poor doth gather it.
9 Whoso is turning his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer <FI>is<Fi> an abomination.
10 Whoso is causing the upright to err in an evil way, Into his own pit he doth fall, And the perfect do inherit good.
11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes, And the intelligent poor searcheth him.
12 In the exulting of the righteous the glory <FI>is<Fi> abundant, And in the rising of the wicked man is apprehensive.
13 Whoso is covering his transgressions prospereth not, And he who is confessing and forsaking hath mercy.
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, <FI>Is<Fi> 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 <FI>with<Fi> bread, And whoso is pursuing vanity, Is filled <FI>with<Fi> 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 <FI>is<Fi> the man <FI>with<Fi> 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!

Explanations by Age Level

Explain Like I'm 5

A long, long time ago, there was nothing at all - no earth, no sky, no animals, no people. It was all dark and empty. But God was there! God is so powerful that He can make anything just by speaking. So God said "Let there be light!" and BOOM! There was light everywhere! God saw that the light was beautiful and good. He called the light "day" and the darkness "night." This was the very first day when God started making our wonderful world!

Explain Like I'm 10

Before anything existed - no planets, stars, or life - God decided to create the universe. The earth started out as a dark, empty place covered with water. But God's Spirit was there, ready to bring order and beauty to everything. When God spoke and said "Let there be light," light immediately appeared because God's words have incredible power. God looked at the light and was pleased with what He had made. He organized time by separating light (day) from darkness (night), creating the first 24-hour period. This shows us that God is organized and purposeful in everything He does.

Explain Like I'm 15

Genesis 1:1-5 establishes fundamental theological truths about God and creation. The Hebrew word "bara" (created) indicates creation from nothing (ex nihilo), demonstrating God's absolute sovereignty and power. The phrase "without form and void" (tohu wa-bohu) describes a state of chaos that God transforms into order. The Spirit of God "hovering" or "brooding" over the waters suggests active, caring involvement in creation. The creation of light before the sun (created on day 4) indicates that God Himself is the ultimate source of light and energy. The establishment of day and night creates the framework of time, showing that God operates within orderly patterns while transcending them. This passage refutes both atheistic materialism and pantheism, establishing that God is both transcendent (separate from creation) and immanent (actively involved in it).