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Proverbs 28

1.The wicked aflee when none pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
2.For the transgression of a land bthere are many princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge a realm likewise endureth long.
3.A poor man, if he oppress the poor, is like a raging rain, that no food.
4.They that forsake the Law, praise the wicked: but they that keep the Law, set them selves against them.
5.Wicked men understand not judgment: but they that seek the Lord, understand all things.
6.*Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, then he that perverteth his ways, though he be rich.
7.He that keepeth the law, is a child of understanding, but he that fedeth the gluttons, shameth his father.
8.He that increaseth his riches by usury and interest, gathereth cthem for him that wilbe merciful unto the poor.
9.He that turneth away his ear from hearing the Law, even his prayer shalbe dabominable.
10.He that causeth the righteous to go astray by an evil way, shall fall into his own pit, and the upright shall inherit good things.
11.The rich man is wise in his own conceit: but the poor that hath understanding, can try ehim.
12.*When righteous men rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked come up, the man fis tried.
13.He that hideth his sins, shall not prosper: but he that confesseth, and forsaketh them, shall have mercy.
14.Blessed is the man that gfeareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into evil.
15.As a roaring lion, and an hungry bear, so is ha wicked ruler over the poor people.
16.A prince destitute of understanding, is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days.
17.A man that doeth violence against the blood of a person, shall flee unto the grave, and they shall not istay him.
18.He that walketh uprightly, shalbe saved: but he that is forward in his ways, shall once fall.
19.*He that tilleth his land, shalbe satisfied with bread: but he that followeth the idle, shalbe filled with poverty.
20.A faithful man shall abound in blessings, and *he that maketh haste to be rich, shall not be innocent.
21.To have respect of persons is not good: for that man will transgress for a piece of kbread.
22.A man with a wicked leye hasteth to riches, and knoweth not, that poverty shall come upon him.
23.He that rebuketh a man, shall find more favour at the length, then he that flattereth with his tongue.
24.He that robbeth his father and mother, and saith, it is no transgression, is the companion of a man that destroyeth.
25.He that is of a proud heart, stirreth up strife: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shalbe mfat.
26.He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool: but he that walketh in wisdom, shalbe delivered.
27.He that giveth unto the poor, shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes, shall have many curses.
28.*When the wicked rise up, men hide them selves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.

Notes

1-a.
Because their own conscience accuses them.
2-b.
The state of the commonwealth is often times changed.
6-*.
Chap. 19.1.
8-c.
For God will take away the wicked usurer, and give his goods to him that shall bestow them well.
9-d.
Because it is not of faith, which is grounded of God’s word, or Law, which the wicked contemn.
11-e.
And judge that he is not wise.
12-*.
Chap.29.2.
12-f.
He is known by his doings to be wicked.
14-g.
Which stands in awe of God and is afraid to offend him.
15-h.
For he can never be satisfied, but ever oppresses and spoils.
17-i.
None shall be able to deliver him.
19-*.
Chap. 12.11, Eccle.20.27.
20-*.
Chap. 13.11 and 20.21.
21-k.
He will be abused for nothing.
22-l.
Meaning, him that is covetous.
25-m.
Shall have all things in abundance.
28-*.
Chap. 29.2.