Proverbs 28 ISV NLT Parallel

◄ Proverbs 28 ►

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1The wicked flee, though no one pursues, but the righteous are bold like a lion.

1The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions.

2When a land transgresses, it gains a succession of leaders, but with an understanding and knowledgeable man, its stability endures.

2When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.

3A poor man who oppresses the weak is like a rainstorm that destroys all the crops.

3A poor person who oppresses the poor is like a pounding rain that destroys the crops.

4Those who forsake the Law praise the wicked, but whoever keeps it fights them.

4To reject the law is to praise the wicked; to obey the law is to fight them.

5Evil men don't understand justice, but whoever seeks the LORD understands it all.

5Evil people don’t understand justice, but those who follow the LORD understand completely.

6It's better to be poor and live a blameless life than to be rich but crooked in one's lifestyle.

6Better to be poor and honest than to be dishonest and rich.

7Whoever keeps the Law is a discerning son, but whoever keeps company with gluttons brings shame to his father.

7Young people who obey the law are wise; those with wild friends bring shame to their parents.

8Whoever gains wealth by charging exorbitant interest collects it for someone who is kind to the poor.

8Income from charging high interest rates will end up in the pocket of someone who is kind to the poor.

9If someone quits listening to the Law even his prayer is detestable.

9God detests the prayers of a person who ignores the law.

10Whoever misleads the upright along an evil way will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.

10Those who lead good people along an evil path will fall into their own trap, but the honest will inherit good things.

11The rich man may be wise in his own opinion; but a discerning, poor man sees through him.

11Rich people may think they are wise, but a poor person with discernment can see right through them.

12When the righteous are victorious, there is great glory, but when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.

12When the godly succeed, everyone is glad. When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.

13Whoever hides his transgressions will not succeed, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will find mercy.

13People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.

14Blessed is the man who always fears the LORD, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into disaster.

14Blessed are those who fear to do wrong, but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble.

15A roaring lion and a charging bear— that's what a wicked tyrant is over poor people.

15A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor as a roaring lion or an attacking bear.

16A Commander-in-Chief who is a cruel oppressor lacks understanding, but whoever hates unjust gain will live longer.

16A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people, but one who hates corruption will have a long life.

17A guilty man tormented by bloodshed will be a lifelong fugitive; let no one support him.

17A murderer’s tormented conscience will drive him into the grave. Don’t protect him!

18Whoever lives blamelessly will be delivered, but whoever is perverted will fall without warning.

18The blameless will be rescued from harm, but the crooked will be suddenly destroyed.

19Whoever works his farmland will have abundant food, but whoever chases fantasies will become very poor.

19A hard worker has plenty of food, but a person who chases fantasies ends up in poverty.

20The faithful man will prosper with blessings, but whoever is in a hurry to get rich will not escape punishment.

20The trustworthy person will get a rich reward, but a person who wants quick riches will get into trouble.

21To show partiality isn't good, yet for a piece of bread the valiant will transgress.

21Showing partiality is never good, yet some will do wrong for a mere piece of bread.

22The miser is in a hurry to get wealthy, but he isn't aware that poverty will catch up with him.

22Greedy people try to get rich quick but don’t realize they’re headed for poverty.

23Whoever rebukes a man will later on find more favor than someone who flatters with his words.

23In the end, people appreciate honest criticism far more than flattery.

24Whoever steals from his father or mother but claims, "It's no sin," is a companion to someone who demolishes.

24Anyone who steals from his father and mother and says, “What’s wrong with that?” is no better than a murderer.

25An arrogant man stirs up dissension, but anyone who trusts in the LORD prospers.

25Greed causes fighting; trusting the LORD leads to prosperity.

26Whoever trusts in himself is foolish, but whoever lives wisely will be kept safe.

26Those who trust their own insight are foolish, but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe.

27Whoever gives to the poor will never lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to their poverty will be cursed.

27Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.

28When the wicked rise to power, people hide themselves, but when the wicked perish, the righteous increase.

28When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding. When the wicked meet disaster, the godly flourish.

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