Proverbs 28:1

AMP: The wicked flee when no one pursues them,But the righteous are as bold as a lion. [Lev 26:17, 36; Ps 53:5]

ASV: The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.

BSB: The wicked flee when no one pursues,but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

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

DRA: The wicked man fleeth, when no man pursueth: but the just, bold as a lion, shall be without dread.

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

Proverbs 28:2

AMP: When a land does wrong, it has many princes,But when the ruler is a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability endures.

ASV: For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged.

BSB: A land in rebellion has many rulers,but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.

DARBY: By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding [and] of knowledge, [its] stability is prolonged.

DRA: For the sine of the land many are the princes thereof: and for the wisdom of a man, and the knowledge of those things that are said, the life of the prince shall be prolonged.

KJV: For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

Proverbs 28:3

AMP: A poor man who oppresses and exploits the lowlyIs like a sweeping rain which leaves no food. [Matt 18:28]

ASV: A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is [like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

BSB: A destitute leader who oppresses the pooris like a driving rain that leaves no food.

DARBY: A poor man who oppresseth the helpless is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

DRA: A poor man that oppresseth the poor, is like a violent shower, which bringeth a famine.

KJV: A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

Proverbs 28:4

AMP: Those who set aside the law [of God and man] praise the wicked,But those who keep the law [of God and man] struggle with them. [Prov 29:18]

ASV: They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.

BSB: Those who forsake the law praise the wicked,but those who keep the law resist them.

DARBY: They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as keep the law contend with them.

DRA: They that forsake the law, praise the wicked man: they that keep it, are incensed against him.

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

Proverbs 28:5

AMP: Evil men do not understand justice,But they who long for and seek the Lord understand it fully. [John 7:17; 1 Cor 2:15; 1 John 2:20, 27]

ASV: Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.

BSB: Evil men do not understand justice,but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.

DARBY: Evil men understand not judgment; but they that seek Jehovah understand everything.

DRA: Evil men think not on judgment: but they that seek after the Lord, take notice of all things.

KJV: Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.

Proverbs 28:6

AMP: Better is the poor who walks in his integrityThan he who is crooked and two-faced though he is rich. [Prov 19:1]

ASV: Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in [his] ways, though he be rich.

BSB: Better a poor man who walks with integritythan a rich man whose ways are perverse.

DARBY: Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse, double in ways, though he be rich.

DRA: Better is the poor man walking in his simplicity, than the rich in crooked ways.

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

Proverbs 28:7

AMP: He who keeps the law [of God and man] is a wise and discerning son,But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father [and himself].

ASV: Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.

BSB: A discerning son keeps the law,but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.

DARBY: Whoso observeth the law is a son that hath understanding; but he that is a companion of profligates bringeth shame to his father.

DRA: He that keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that feedeth gluttons, shameth his father.

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

Proverbs 28:8

AMP: He who increases his wealth by interest and usury (excessive interest)Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor. [Job 27:16, 17; Prov 13:22; Eccl 2:26]

ASV: He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

BSB: He who increases his wealth by interest and usurylays it up for one who is kind to the poor.

DARBY: He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.

DRA: He that heapeth together riches by usury and loan, gathereth them for him that will be bountiful to the poor.

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

Proverbs 28:9

AMP: He who turns his ear away from listening to the law [of God and man],Even his prayer is repulsive [to God]. [Ps 66:18; 109:7; Prov 15:8; Zech 7:11]

ASV: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

BSB: Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law,even his prayer is detestable.

DARBY: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

DRA: He that turneth away his ears from hearing the law, his prayer shall be as abomination.

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

Proverbs 28:10

AMP: He who leads the upright astray on an evil pathWill himself fall into his own pit,But the blameless will inherit good.

ASV: Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.

BSB: He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit,but the blameless will inherit what is good.

DARBY: Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, shall himself fall into his own pit; but the perfect shall inherit good.

DRA: He that deceiveth the just in a wicked way, shall fall in his own destruction: and the upright shall possess his goods.

KJV: Whoso 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.

Proverbs 28:11

AMP: The rich man [who is conceited and relies on his wealth instead of God] is wise in his own eyes,But the poor man who has understanding [because he relies on God] is able to see through him.

ASV: The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

BSB: A rich man is wise in his own eyes,but a poor man with discernment sees through him.

DARBY: A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

DRA: The rich man seemeth to himself wise: but the poor man that is prudent shall search him out.

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

Proverbs 28:12

AMP: When the righteous triumph, there is great glory and celebration;But when the wicked rise [to prominence], men hide themselves.

ASV: When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

BSB: When the righteous triumph, there is great glory,but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

DARBY: When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men conceal themselves.

DRA: In the joy of the just there is great glory: when the wicked reign, men are ruined.

KJV: When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.

Proverbs 28:13

AMP: He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper,But whoever confesses and turns away from his sins will find compassion and mercy. [Ps 32:3, 5; 1 John 1:8-10]

ASV: He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

BSB: He who conceals his sins will not prosper,but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.

DARBY: He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall obtain mercy.

DRA: He that hideth his sins, shall not prosper: but he that shall confess, and forsake them, shall obtain mercy.

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

Proverbs 28:14

AMP: Blessed and favored by God is the man who fears [sin and its consequence] at all times,But he who hardens his heart [and is determined to sin] will fall into disaster.

ASV: Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

BSB: Blessed is the man who is always reverent,but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

DARBY: Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.

DRA: Blessed is the man that is always fearful: but he that is hardened in mind, shall fall into evil.

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

Proverbs 28:15

AMP: Like a roaring lion and a charging bearIs a wicked ruler over a poor people.

ASV: [As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, [So is] a wicked ruler over a poor people.

BSB: Like a roaring lion or a charging bearis a wicked ruler over a helpless people.

DARBY: A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

DRA: As a roaring lion, and a hungry bear, so is a wicked prince over the poor people.

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

Proverbs 28:16

AMP: A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding and common sense [and his wickedness shortens his days],But he who hates unjust gain will [be blessed and] prolong his days.

ASV: The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; [But] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

BSB: A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor,but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.

DARBY: The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.

DRA: A prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days.

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

Proverbs 28:17

AMP: A man who is burdened with the guilt of human blood (murder)Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him or give him refuge.

ASV: A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.

BSB: A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit;let no one support him.

DARBY: A man laden with the blood of [any] person, fleeth to the pit: let no man stay him.

DRA: A man that doth violence to the blood of a person, if he flee even to the pit, no man will stay him.

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

Proverbs 28:18

AMP: He who walks blamelessly and uprightly will be kept safe,But he who is crooked (perverse) will suddenly fall.

ASV: Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in [his] ways shall fall at once.

BSB: He who walks with integrity will be kept safe,but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.

DARBY: Whoso walketh in integrity shall be saved; but he that is perverted in [his] double ways, shall fall in one [of them].

DRA: He that walketh uprightly, shall be saved: he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

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

Proverbs 28:19

AMP: He who cultivates his land will have plenty of bread,But he who follows worthless people and frivolous pursuits will have plenty of poverty.

ASV: He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough.

BSB: The one who works his land will have plenty of food,but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

DARBY: He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless shall have poverty enough.

DRA: He that tilleth his ground, shall be filled with bread: but he that followeth idleness shall be filled with poverty.

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

Proverbs 28:20

AMP: A faithful (right-minded) man will abound with blessings,But he who hurries to be rich will not go unpunished. [Prov 13:11; 20:21; 23:4; 1 Tim 6:9]

ASV: A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.

BSB: A faithful man will abound with blessings,but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

DARBY: A faithful man aboundeth with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.

DRA: A faithful man shall be much praised: but he that maketh haste to be rich, shall not be innocent.

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

Proverbs 28:21

AMP: To have regard for one person over another and to show favoritism is not good,Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.

ASV: To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.

BSB: To show partiality is not good,yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.

DARBY: To have respect of persons is not good; but for a piece of bread will a man transgress.

DRA: He that hath respect to a person in judgment, doth not well: such a man even for a morsel of bread forsaketh the truth.

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

Proverbs 28:22

AMP: He who has an evil and envious eye hurries to be richAnd does not know that poverty will come upon him. [Prov 21:5; 28:20]

ASV: he that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.

BSB: A stingy man hastens after wealthand does not know that poverty awaits him.

DARBY: He that hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, and knoweth not that poverty shall come upon him.

DRA: A man, that maketh haste to be rich, and envieth others, is ignorant that poverty shall come upon him.

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

Proverbs 28:23

AMP: He who [appropriately] reprimands a [wise] man will afterward find more favorThan he who flatters with the tongue.

ASV: He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.

BSB: He who rebukes a man will later find more favorthan one who flatters with his tongue.

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

DRA: He that rebuketh a man, shall afterward find favour with him, more than he that by a flattering tongue deceiveth him.

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

Proverbs 28:24

AMP: He who robs his father or his motherAnd says, “This is no sin,”Is [not only a thief but also] the companion of a man who destroys.

ASV: Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer.

BSB: He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,”is a companion to the man who destroys.

DARBY: Whoso robbeth his father and his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, the same is the companion of a destroyer.

DRA: He that stealeth any thing from his father, or from his mother: and saith, This is no sin, is the partner of a murderer.

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

Proverbs 28:25

AMP: An arrogant and greedy man stirs up strife,But he who trusts in the Lord will be blessed and prosper.

ASV: He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

BSB: A greedy man stirs up strife,but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

DARBY: He that is puffed up in soul exciteth contention; but he that relieth upon Jehovah shall be made fat.

DRA: He that boasteth, and puffeth up himself, stirreth up quarrels: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be healed.

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

Proverbs 28:26

AMP: He who trusts confidently in his own heart is a [dull, thickheaded] fool,But he who walks in [skillful and godly] wisdom will be rescued. [James 1:5]

ASV: He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

BSB: He who trusts in himself is a fool,but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.

DARBY: He that confideth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

DRA: He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool: but he that walketh wisely, he shall be saved.

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

Proverbs 28:27

AMP: He who gives to the poor will never want,But he who shuts his eyes [from their need] will have many curses. [Deut 15:7; Prov 19:17; 22:9]

ASV: He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

BSB: Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need,but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

DARBY: He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that withdraweth his eyes shall have many a curse.

DRA: He that giveth to the poor, shall not want: he that despiseth his entreaty, shall suffer indigence.

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

Proverbs 28:28

AMP: When the wicked rise [to power], men hide themselves;But when the wicked perish, the [consistently] righteous increase and become great. [Prov 28:12]

ASV: When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.

BSB: When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves;but when they perish, the righteous flourish.

DARBY: When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.

DRA: When the wicked rise up, men shall hide themselves: when they perish, the lust shall be multiplied.

KJV: When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.

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