Proverbs 28
Berean Standard BibleTranslation
Berean Standard Bible
Clementine Vulgate, 1598
1The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
1[Fugit impius nemine persequente; justus autem, quasi leo confidens, absque terrore erit.
2A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
2Propter peccata terræ multi principes ejus; et propter hominis sapientiam, et horum scientiam quæ dicuntur, vita ducis longior erit.
3A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
3Vir pauper calumnians pauperes similis est imbri vehementi in quo paratur fames.]
4Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.
4[Qui derelinquunt legem laudant impium; qui custodiunt, succenduntur contra eum.
5Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.
5Viri mali non cogitant judicium; qui autem inquirunt Dominum animadvertunt omnia.
6Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
6Melior est pauper ambulans in simplicitate sua quam dives in pravis itineribus.
7A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
7Qui custodit legem filius sapiens est; qui autem comessatores pascit confundit patrem suum.
8He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.
8Qui coacervat divitias usuris et fœnore, liberali in pauperes congregat eas.
9Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
9Qui declinat aures suas ne audiat legem, oratio ejus erit execrabilis.
10He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
10Qui decipit justos in via mala, in interitu suo corruet, et simplices possidebunt bona ejus.
11A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
11Sapiens sibi videtur vir dives; pauper autem prudens scrutabitur eum.
12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
12In exsultatione justorum multa gloria est; regnantibus impiis, ruinæ hominum.
13He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
13Qui abscondit scelera sua non dirigetur; qui autem confessus fuerit et reliquerit ea, misericordiam consequetur.
14Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
14Beatus homo qui semper est pavidus; qui vero mentis est duræ corruet in malum.
15Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
15Leo rugiens et ursus esuriens, princeps impius super populum pauperem.
16A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
16Dux indigens prudentia multos opprimet per calumniam; qui autem odit avaritiam, longi fient dies ejus.
17A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.
17Hominem qui calumniatur animæ sanguinem, si usque ad lacum fugerit, nemo sustinet.
18He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.
18Qui ambulat simpliciter salvus erit; qui perversis graditur viis concidet semel.
19The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
19Qui operatur terram suam satiabitur panibus; qui autem sectatur otium replebitur egestate.]
20A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
20[Vir fidelis multum laudabitur; qui autem festinat ditari non erit innocens.
21To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
21Qui cognoscit in judicio faciem non bene facit; iste et pro buccella panis deserit veritatem.
22A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.
22Vir qui festinat ditari, et aliis invidet, ignorat quod egestas superveniet ei.
23He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.
23Qui corripit hominem gratiam postea inveniet apud eum, magis quam ille qui per linguæ blandimenta decipit.
24He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.
24Qui subtrahit aliquid a patre suo et a matre, et dicit hoc non esse peccatum, particeps homicidæ est.
25A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
25Qui se jactat et dilatat, jurgia concitat; qui vero sperat in Domino sanabitur.
26He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
26Qui confidit in corde suo stultus est; qui autem graditur sapienter, ipse salvabitur.
27Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.
27Qui dat pauperi non indigebit; qui despicit deprecantem sustinebit penuriam.
28When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.
28Cum surrexerint impii, abscondentur homines; cum illi perierint, multiplicabuntur justi.]
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