Verse
ASV
American Standard Version
BSB
Berean Standard Bible
The wicked flee when no man
pursueth;
But the righteous are bold as a lion.
The wicked flee when no one
pursues,
but the righteous are as
bold as a lion.
For
the
transgression
of
a land many are
the
princes
thereof;
But by
men
of understanding `
and '
knowledge the
state
`thereof'
shall
be
prolonged
.
A land in
rebellion
has
many rulers,
but a
man
of understanding and knowledge maintains
order
.
A needy
man
that
oppresseth
the poor Is `
like '
a sweeping
rain which
leaveth
no food.
A destitute
leader
who
oppresses
the poor is like a driving
rain that
leaves
no food.
They
that
forsake the law praise the wicked ;
But such
as
keep the law contend
with
them.
Those
who
forsake the law praise the wicked ,
but those
who
keep the law resist
them.
Evil men understand
not justice ;
But they
that
seek Jehovah
understand
all
things
.
Evil men do
not understand
justice ,
but those
who
seek the
LORD
comprehend
fully
.
Better is
the
poor that
walketh
in
his
integrity ,
Than he
that
is
perverse
in
`his'
ways,
though
he
be
rich.
Better a
poor man
who
walks
with
integrity than a
rich man
whose
ways
are
perverse
.
Whoso
keepeth
the
law
is
a wise
son ;
But he
that
is
a companion of gluttons shameth
his father.
A discerning
son keeps
the
law,
but a companion of gluttons disgraces
his father.
He that
augmenteth
his substance
by interest and increase,
Gathereth
it for him
that
hath
pity
on
the poor.
He who
increases
his wealth
by interest and usury
lays
it up
for one
who
is
kind
to
the poor.
He
that
turneth
away
his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an
abomination
.
Whoever
turns
his ear away
from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable
.
Whoso
causeth
the upright to
go
astray
in
an
evil way,
He
shall
fall himself
into his own pit ;
But the perfect
shall
inherit good.
He
who
leads
the upright along
the
path
of
evil will
fall into his own pit ,
but the blameless
will
inherit what
is
good.
The
rich man is wise in his own conceit;
But the
poor that
hath
understanding
searcheth
him out
.
A
rich man is wise in his own eyes,
but a
poor man
with
discernment
sees
through
him.
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory ;
But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory ,
but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
He that
covereth
his transgressions
shall
not prosper :
But whoso
confesseth
and forsaketh
them shall
obtain
mercy.
He who
conceals
his sins
will
not prosper ,
but whoever
confesses
and renounces
them will
find
mercy.
Happy
is the man that
feareth
alway;
But he that
hardeneth
his heart shall
fall
into mischief
.
Blessed
is the man who
is
always
reverent,
but he who
hardens
his heart falls
into trouble
.
`As'
a roaring lion ,
and
a ranging
bear ,
`So
is '
a wicked ruler over a poor
people.
Like
a roaring lion or
a charging
bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless
people.
The
prince
that
lacketh
understanding
is also a great oppressor ;
`
But '
he that
hateth
covetousness
shall
prolong his days.
A
leader
who
lacks
judgment
is also a great oppressor ,
but he who
hates
dishonest
profit
will
prolong his days.
A man that
is
laden
with
the
blood
of
any
person
Shall
flee unto
the pit; let no man
stay
him.
A man burdened
by
bloodguilt
will
flee into
the Pit; let no one
support
him.
Whoso
walketh
uprightly
shall
be delivered;
But he
that
is perverse in `
his '
ways shall
fall at
once
.
He
who
walks
with
integrity
will
be kept
safe,
but whoever
is perverse in his ways will
suddenly
fall.
He
that
tilleth
his land shall
have plenty of bread;
But he
that
followeth
after
vain
`persons'
shall
have poverty enough
.
The
one
who
works
his land will
have plenty of food,
but whoever
chases
fantasies
will
have his
fill
of
poverty.
A faithful man shall
abound with blessings ;
But he
that
maketh
haste
to be rich shall
not be
unpunished.
A faithful man will
abound with blessings ,
but one
eager
to be rich will
not go
unpunished.
To have
respect
of
persons
is not good ;
Neither
that
a man should
transgress
for a piece of bread.
To show
partiality
is not good ,
yet
a man will
do
wrong
for a piece of bread.
he
that
hath
an
evil
eye
hasteth
after riches,
And knoweth
not that want
shall
come
upon
him.
A
stingy
man
hastens
after wealth
and does
not know
that poverty
awaits
him.
He that
rebuketh
a man shall
afterward
find more favor Than he
that
flattereth
with the
tongue.
He who
rebukes
a man will
later
find more favor than one
who
flatters
with his
tongue.
Whoso
robbeth
his father or his
mother, and
saith
, It is no
transgression
, The
same
is the
companion
of
a destroyer
.
He
who
robs
his father or mother, saying
, “
It is not
wrong
, ”
is a companion
to
the
man
who
destroys
.
He
that
is
of
a greedy spirit
stirreth
up strife ;
But he that
putteth
his
trust
in Jehovah
shall
be
made
fat
.
A greedy man
stirs
up strife ,
but he who
trusts
in the
LORD
will
prosper
.
He that
trusteth
in his
own
heart
is a fool ;
But
whoso
walketh
wisely
, he
shall
be delivered
.
He who
trusts
in himself
is a fool, but
one
who
walks
in
wisdom
will
be safe
.
He
that
giveth
unto
the poor shall
not lack;
But he that
hideth
his eyes shall
have
many a
curse
.
Whoever
gives
to
the poor will
not be
in
need,
but he who
hides
his eyes will
receive
many curses
.
When the wicked rise
, men
hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase
.
When the wicked come
to
power
, people
hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish
.
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