Proverbs 28:7-16
English Standard Version
7 The one who keeps the law is a son with understanding,
but (A)a companion of gluttons shames his father.
8 Whoever multiplies his wealth (B)by interest and profit[a]
(C)gathers it for him who is (D)generous to the poor.
9 If one turns away his ear from hearing the law,
even his (E)prayer is an abomination.
10 Whoever misleads the upright into an evil way
(F)will fall into his own pit,
but the blameless (G)will have a goodly inheritance.
11 A rich man is wise in his (H)own eyes,
but a poor man who has understanding (I)will find him out.
12 When (J)the righteous triumph, there is great glory,
but when (K)the wicked rise, people hide themselves.
13 Whoever (L)conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
but he who (M)confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.
14 Blessed is the one who (N)fears the Lord[b] always,
but whoever (O)hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
15 Like (P)a roaring lion or (Q)a charging bear
is (R)a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 A ruler who (S)lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:8 That is, profit that comes from charging interest to the poor
- Proverbs 28:14 Hebrew lacks the Lord
Proverbs 28:7-16
New International Version
7 A discerning son heeds instruction,
but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.(A)
8 Whoever increases wealth by taking interest(B) or profit from the poor
amasses it for another,(C) who will be kind to the poor.(D)
9 If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction,
even their prayers are detestable.(E)
10 Whoever leads the upright along an evil path
will fall into their own trap,(F)
but the blameless will receive a good inheritance.
11 The rich are wise in their own eyes;
one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are.
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great elation;(G)
but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding.(H)
13 Whoever conceals their sins(I) does not prosper,
but the one who confesses(J) and renounces them finds mercy.(K)
14 Blessed is the one who always trembles before God,
but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.
15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear
is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
16 A tyrannical ruler practices extortion,
but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.
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