Proverbs 28

Highlighted words differ from the KJV. Most differences are matters of wording, style or the age of the English, not of meaning; a few reflect different manuscripts.

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1
KJVThe wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
WEBThe wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
2
KJVFor the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
WEBIn rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
3
KJVA poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
WEBA needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.
4
KJVThey that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
WEBThose who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them.
5
KJVEvil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
WEBEvil men don’t understand justice; but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.
6
KJVBetter is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
WEBBetter is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.
7
KJVWhoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
WEBWhoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
8
KJVHe that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
WEBHe who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
9
KJVHe that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
WEBHe who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
10
KJVWhoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
WEBWhoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.
11
KJVThe rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
WEBThe rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
12
KJVWhen righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
WEBWhen the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
13
KJVHe that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
WEBHe who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
14
KJVHappy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
WEBBlessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
15
KJVAs a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
WEBAs a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
16
KJVThe prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
WEBA tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
17
KJVA man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
WEBA man who is tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death. No one will support him.
18
KJVWhoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
WEBWhoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.
19
KJVHe that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
WEBOne who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
20
KJVA faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
WEBA faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
21
KJVTo have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
WEBTo show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
22
KJVHe that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
WEBA stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.
23
KJVHe that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
WEBOne who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.
24
KJVWhoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
WEBWhoever robs his father or his mother and says, “It’s not wrong,” is a partner with a destroyer.
25
KJVHe that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
WEBOne who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.
26
KJVHe that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
WEBOne who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
27
KJVHe that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
WEBOne who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
28
KJVWhen the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
WEBWhen the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.

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