CPDV - Proverbs - 28

28:1  The impious flees, though no one pursues. But the just, like a confident lion, shall be without dread.

28:2  Because of the sins of the land, it has many princes. And because of the wisdom of a man, and the knowledge of those things that are said, the life of the leader shall be prolonged.

28:3  A poor man slandering the poor is like a violent rainstorm in advance of a famine.

28:4  Those who abandon the law praise the impious. Those who guard it are inflamed against him.

28:5  Evil men do not intend judgment. But those who inquire after the Lord turn their souls toward all things.

28:6  Better is the pauper walking in his simplicity, than the rich walking in ways of depravity.

28:7  Whoever keeps the law is a wise son. But whoever feeds gluttons brings shame to his father.

28:8  Whoever piles up riches by usury and profit gathers them for him who will give freely to the poor.

28:9  Whoever turns away his ears from listening to the law: his prayer will be detestable.

28:10  Whoever deceives the just in a malicious way will fall into his own perdition. And the simple shall possess his goods.

28:11  The rich one seems wise to himself. But the poor one, being prudent, shall evaluate him.

28:12  In the exultation of the just, there is great glory. When the impious reign, men are brought to ruin.

28:13  Whoever hides his crimes will not be guided. But whoever will have confessed and abandoned them shall overtake mercy.

28:14  Blessed is the man who is ever fearful. Yet truly, whoever is hardened in mind will fall into evil.

28:15  An impious leader over a poor people is like a roaring lion and a hungry bear.

28:16  A leader destitute of prudence will oppress many through false accusations. But whoever hates avarice shall prolong his days.

28:17  A man who slanders the blood of a life, even if he flees to the pit, no one will tolerate him.

28:18  Whoever walks simply shall be saved. Whoever is perverse in his steps will fall all at once.

28:19  Whoever works his land shall be satisfied with bread. But whoever pursues leisure will be filled with need.

28:20  A faithful man shall be greatly praised. But whoever rushes to become rich will not be innocent.

28:21  Whoever shows favoritism in judgment does not do well; even if it is for a morsel of bread, he forsakes the truth.

28:22  A man who hurries to become rich, and who envies others, does not know that destitution will overwhelm him.

28:23  Whoever corrects a man, afterward he shall find favor with him, more so than he who deceives him with a flattering tongue.

28:24  Whoever takes away anything from his father or mother, and who says, “This is not a sin,” is the associate of a murderer.

28:25  Whoever boasts and enlarges himself stirs up conflicts. Yet truly, whoever trusts in the Lord will be healed.

28:26  Whoever trusts in his own heart is a fool. But whoever treads wisely, the same shall be saved.

28:27  Whoever gives to the poor shall not be in need. Whoever despises his petition will suffer scarcity.

28:28  When the impious rise up, men will hide themselves. When they perish, the just shall be multiplied.