Proverbs 28 - Compare Translations
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Proverbs 28:1
KJVThe wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
WEBThe wicked flee when no one pursues;
YLTThe wicked have fled and there is no pursuer. And the righteous as a young lion is confident.
Proverbs 28:2
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,
YLTBy the transgression of a land many [are] its heads. And by an intelligent man, Who knoweth right -- it is prolonged.
Proverbs 28:3
KJVA poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
WEBA needy man who oppresses the poor
YLTA man -- poor and oppressing the weak, [Is] a sweeping rain, and there is no bread.
Proverbs 28:4
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;
YLTThose forsaking the law praise the wicked, Those keeping the law plead against them.
Proverbs 28:5
KJVEvil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the Lord understand all things.
WEBEvil men don’t understand justice;
YLTEvil men understand not judgment, And those seeking Jehovah understand all.
Proverbs 28:6
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,
YLTBetter [is] the poor walking in his integrity, Than the perverse of ways who is rich.
Proverbs 28:7
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;
YLTWhoso is keeping the law is an intelligent son, And a friend of gluttons, Doth cause his father to blush.
Proverbs 28:8
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
YLTWhoso is multiplying his wealth by biting and usury, For one favouring the poor doth gather it.
Proverbs 28:9
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,
YLTWhoso is turning his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer [is] an abomination.
Proverbs 28:10
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Proverbs 28:11
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;
YLTA rich man is wise in his own eyes, And the intelligent poor searcheth him.
Proverbs 28:12
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;
YLTIn the exulting of the righteous the glory [is] abundant, And in the rising of the wicked man is apprehensive.
Proverbs 28:13
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,
YLTWhoso is covering his transgressions prospereth not, And he who is confessing and forsaking hath mercy.
Proverbs 28:14
KJVHappy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
WEBBlessed is the man who always fears;
YLTO the happiness of a man fearing continually, And whoso is hardening his heart falleth into evil.
Proverbs 28:15
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,
YLTA growling lion, and a ranging bear, [Is] the wicked ruler over a poor people.
Proverbs 28:16
KJVThe prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
WEBA tyrannical ruler lacks judgment.
YLTA leader lacking understanding multiplieth oppressions, Whoso is hating dishonest gain prolongeth days.
Proverbs 28:17
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 life blood will be a fugitive until death;
YLTA man oppressed with the blood of a soul, Unto the pit fleeth, none taketh hold on him.
Proverbs 28:18
KJVWhoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
WEBWhoever walks blamelessly is kept safe;
YLTWhoso is walking uprightly is saved, And the perverted of ways falleth at once.
Proverbs 28:19
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;
YLTWhoso is tilling his ground is satisfied [with] bread, And whoso is pursuing vanity, Is filled [with] poverty.
Proverbs 28:20
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Proverbs 28:21
KJVTo have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
WEBTo show partiality is not good;
YLTTo discern faces is not good, And for a piece of bread doth a man transgress.
Proverbs 28:22
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,
YLTTroubled for wealth [is] the man [with] an evil eye, And he knoweth not that want doth meet him.
Proverbs 28:23
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
YLTWhoso is reproving a man afterwards findeth grace, More than a flatterer with the tongue.
Proverbs 28:24
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.”
YLTWhoso is robbing his father, or his mother, And is saying, `It is not transgression,' A companion he is to a destroyer.
Proverbs 28:25
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;
YLTWhoso is proud in soul stirreth up contention, And whoso is trusting on Jehovah is made fat.
Proverbs 28:26
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;
YLTWhoso is trusting in his heart is a fool, And whoso is walking in wisdom is delivered.
Proverbs 28:27
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;
YLTWhoso is giving to the poor hath no lack, And whoso is hiding his eyes multiplied curses.
Proverbs 28:28
KJVWhen the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
WEBWhen the wicked rise, men hide themselves;
YLTIn the rising of the wicked a man is hidden, And in their destruction the righteous multiply!
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