Proverbs 28

KJVThe wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

GIGAKJVThe wicked flee when no man pursues: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

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.

GIGAKJVFor the rebellion of a land many are its princes: but by a man of understanding and knowledge its state shall be prolonged.

KJVA poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

GIGAKJVA poor man who oppresses the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaves no food.

KJVThey that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.

GIGAKJVThose who abandon the law praise the wicked: but those who keep the law oppose them.

KJVEvil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the Lord understand all things.

GIGAKJVEvil men do not understand judgment: but those who seek the Lord understand all things.

KJVBetter is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

GIGAKJVBetter is the poor that walks in his uprightness, than he who is crooked in his ways, though he is rich.

KJVWhoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

GIGAKJVWhoever keeps the law is a wise son: but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

KJVHe that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

GIGAKJVWhoever increases his wealth through interest and unjust gain gathers it for someone who will show kindness to the poor.

KJVHe that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

GIGAKJVHe who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be disgusting.

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.

GIGAKJVWhoever causes 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.

KJVThe rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

GIGAKJVThe rich man is wise in his own eyes. But the poor that has understanding searches him out.

KJVHe that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

GIGAKJVHe who covers his sins shall not prosper: but whoever confesses and abandons them shall have mercy.

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

GIGAKJVHappy is the man who fears always: but he who hardens his heart shall fall into harm.

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

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

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

GIGAKJVThe prince who lacks understanding is also a great oppressor: but he who hates greed shall prolong his days.

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

GIGAKJVA man who does violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit. Let no man stay him.

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

GIGAKJVWhoever walks uprightly shall be saved: but he who is crooked in his ways shall fall at once.

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

GIGAKJVHe who tills his land shall have plenty of bread: but he who follows after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

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

GIGAKJVA faithful man shall overflow with blessings: but he who hurries to be rich shall not be innocent.

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

GIGAKJVShowing favoritism is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.

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

GIGAKJVHe who hurries to be rich has an evil eye, and does not consider that poverty shall come on him.

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

GIGAKJVHe who rebukes a man shall afterwards find more favor than he who flatters with the tongue.

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

GIGAKJVWhoever robs his father or his mother and says, "It is no sin," is the companion of a destroyer.

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

GIGAKJVHe who is of a proud heart stirs up conflict: but he who puts his trust in the Lord shall be made fat.

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

GIGAKJVHe who trusts in his own heart is a fool: but whoever walks wisely, he shall be delivered.

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

GIGAKJVHe who gives to the poor shall not lack: but he who hides his eyes shall have many a curse.