About Those Who Abandon the Lord’s Law & Praise the Wicked |
Proverbs 28:1-28 Proverbs [in Smaller Chunks] |
The wicked flee when no man pursues [them:] but the righteous are bold [like] a lion. For the [sins] of a land & [its] many princes [there:] but [its] state shall be prolonged by a man of understanding & knowledge. |
A poor man, [who] oppresses the poor is like [a drenching] rain which [beats down] & leaves no food. When [those who abandon] the Law, praise the wicked: but [those who] keep the Law, [debate] with them. |
Evil men [don’t] understand [justice:] but [those who] seek the Lord, understand all things. Better is the poor, [who follows] in his [integrity,] than [someone who is deceitful] in his ways, [although] he [is] rich. |
[Whoever] keeps the Law is a wise son: but he, [who] is a companion to men [who riot,] shames his father. He, [who increases] his [wealth] by [charging excessive interest & prices,] shall gather it for [someone, who] will pity the poor. |
He, [who turns] away his ear from hearing the Law, even his prayer shall be [an] abomination. [Whoever] causes the righteous to go astray in an evil [path,] shall fall into his own pit: but the upright shall [own] have good things. |
The rich man is wise in his own [eyes;] but the poor, [who have] understanding [question] him. When righteous men rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise [up, the men have] hidden [themselves.] |
He, [who hides] his sins, shall not prosper: but [whoever] confesses [his sins] & [abandons] them shall have mercy. Happy is the man, [who always] fears [respects] [the Lord God,] but he, [who] hardens his heart, shall fall into [trouble.] |
[Like] a roaring lion & a [raging] bear; a wicked ruler over the poor people is [the same.] The prince, [who lacks] understanding is also a great oppressor: but he, [who hates envy,] shall prolong his [life.] |
A man, [who does] violence [& causes bloodshed to] any person; shall flee to the pit. [Don’t] let [any] many help him. [Genesis 9:6 [Whoever] sheds man’s blood, his blood shall be shed by man: for in the image of God, He made man.] |
[Whoever follows with integrity] shall be saved: but he, [who is deceitful] in his ways, shall fall at once. He, [who plows] his land, shall have plenty of bread: but he, [who] follows after [people who think they are better than others] shall have [plenty of] poverty. |
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he [who rushes] to be rich, shall not be innocent. [Proverbs 13:11 Wealth gotten by [dishonestly] shall be diminished: but he, [who] gathers [money] through labor, shall increase.] To have [favoritism toward people,] isn’t good. For that man will [sin] for a piece of bread. |
He [who hurries] to be rich has an evil eye & [doesn’t consider] that poverty shall come upon him. He [who corrects] a man shall afterwards, find more favor than he, [who] flatters with [his mouth.] |
[Whoever robs] his father or mother & says, It’s [not a sin;] the same is [also] the companion of a destroyer. He, [who has] a proud heart stirs up [discord:] but he, [who puts] his trust in the Lord, shall be made [rich.] |
[James 2:5 [Pay attention,] my fellow brethren, [Hasn’t] God chosen the poor of this world, rich in faith & heirs of the Kingdom [that] He has promised to [those who] love Him.] |
He, [who] trusts in his own heart is a fool: but [whoever] walks wisely, shall be delivered. He, [who] gives to the poor, shall not lack [anything:] but he, [who] hides his eyes, shall have many [curses.] When the wicked rise [up,] men hide themselves: but when [the wicked] perish, the righteous increase. |