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| 1
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are
bold as a lion. |
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The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold
as a lion. |
1
The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are
bold as a lion. |
| 2
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. |
2
When a land transgresses it has many rulers; but with men of
understanding and knowledge its stability will long continue. |
2
By the transgression of a land many are its princes, But by
a man of understanding [and] knowledge, so it endures. |
| 3
A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain
which leaveth no food. |
3
A poor man who oppresses the poor is a beating rain that leaves
no food. |
3
A poor man who oppresses the lowly Is [like] a driving rain
which leaves no food. |
| 4
They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep
the law contend with them. |
4
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep
the law strive against them. |
4
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But those who keep
the law strive with them. |
| 5
Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD
understand all things. |
5
Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD
understand it completely. |
5
Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the LORD
understand all things. |
| 6
Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he
that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. |
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Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich
man who is perverse in his ways. |
6
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, Than he who is
crooked though he be rich. |
| 7
Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion
of riotous men shameth his father. |
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He who keeps the law is a wise son, but a companion of gluttons
shames his father. |
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He who keeps the law is a discerning son, But he who is a companion
of gluttons humiliates his father. |
| 8
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he
shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. |
8
He who augments his wealth by interest and increase gathers
it for him who is kind to the poor. |
8
He who increases his wealth by interest and usury, Gathers it
for him who is gracious to the poor. |
| 9
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his
prayer shall be abomination. |
9
If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer
is an abomination. |
9
He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, Even his
prayer is an abomination. |
| 10
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. |
10
He who misleads the upright into an evil way will fall into
his own pit; but the blameless will have a goodly inheritance. |
10
He who leads the upright astray in an evil way Will himself
fall into his own pit, But the blameless will inherit good. |
| 11
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath
understanding searcheth him out. |
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A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding
will find him out. |
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The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding
sees through him. |
| 12
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when
the wicked rise, a man is hidden. |
12
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the
wicked rise, men hide themselves. |
12
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, But when the
wicked rise, men hide themselves. |
| 13
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth
and forsaketh them shall have mercy. |
13
He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he
who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. |
13
He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he
who confesses and forsakes [them] will find compassion. |
| 14
Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his
heart shall fall into mischief. |
14
Blessed is the man who fears the LORD always; but he who hardens
his heart will fall into calamity. |
14
How blessed is the man who fears always, But he who hardens
his heart will fall into calamity. |
| 15
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler
over the poor people. |
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Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over
a poor people. |
15
[Like] a roaring lion and a rushing bear Is a wicked ruler over
a poor people. |
| 16
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor:
but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. |
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A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor; but he
who hates unjust gain will prolong his days. |
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A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, [But]
he who hates unjust gain will prolong [his] days. |
| 17
A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee
to the pit; let no man stay him. |
17
If a man is burdened with the blood of another, let him be a
fugitive until death; let no one help him. |
17
A man who is laden with the guilt of human blood Will be a fugitive
until death; let no one support him. |
| 18
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse
in his ways shall fall at once. |
18
He who walks in integrity will be delivered, but he who is perverse
in his ways will fall into a pit. |
18
He who walks blamelessly will be delivered, But he who is crooked
will fall all at once. |
| 19
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he
that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. |
19
He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who
follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty. |
19
He who tills his land will have plenty of food, But he who follows
empty [pursuits] will have poverty in plenty. |
| 20
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh
haste to be rich shall not be innocent. |
20
A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who hastens
to be rich will not go unpunished. |
20
A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who makes
haste to be rich will not go unpunished. |
| 21
To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread
that man will transgress. |
21
To show partiality is not good; but for a piece of bread a man
will do wrong. |
21
To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread
a man will transgress. |
| 22
He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth
not that poverty shall come upon him. |
22
A miserly man hastens after wealth, and does not know that want
will come upon him. |
22
A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth, And does not know
that want will come upon him. |
| 23
He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than
he that flattereth with the tongue. |
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He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than he
who flatters with his tongue. |
23
He who rebukes a man will afterward find [more] favor Than he
who flatters with the tongue. |
| 24
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no
transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. |
24
He who robs his father or his mother and says, "That is
no transgression," is the companion of a man who destroys. |
24
He who robs his father or his mother, And says, "It is
not a transgression," Is the companion of a man who destroys. |
| 25
He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that
putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. |
25
A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD
will be enriched. |
25
An arrogant man stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the LORD
will prosper. |
| 26
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh
wisely, he shall be delivered. |
26
He who trusts in his own mind is a fool; but he who walks in
wisdom will be delivered. |
26
He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely
will be delivered. |
| 27
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth
his eyes shall have many a curse. |
27
He who gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his
eyes will get many a curse. |
27
He who gives to the poor will never want, But he who shuts his
eyes will have many curses. |
| 28
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish,
the righteous increase. |
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When the wicked rise, men hide themselves, but when they perish,
the righteous increase. |
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When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish,
the righteous increase. |
