The Boldness of the Righteous 1 RV The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. BSB BSB: The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
2 RV For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. BSB BSB: A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
3 RV A needy man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. BSB BSB: A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
4 RV They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. BSB BSB: Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.
5 RV Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. BSB BSB: Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.
6 RV Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. BSB BSB: Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
7 RV Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of gluttonous men shameth his father. BSB BSB: A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
8 RV He that augmenteth his substance by usury and increase, gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor. BSB BSB: He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.
9 RV He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. BSB BSB: Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
10 RV 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. BSB BSB: He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
11 RV The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. BSB BSB: A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
12 RV When the righteous triumph, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. BSB BSB: When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
13 RV He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy. BSB BSB: He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
14 RV Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. BSB BSB: Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
15 RV As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.BSB BSB: Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
16 RV The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. BSB BSB: A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
17 RV A man that is laden with the blood of any person shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him. BSB BSB: A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.
18 RV Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. BSB BSB: He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.
19 RV He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. BSB BSB: The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
20 RV A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished. BSB BSB: A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
21 RV To have respect of persons is not good: neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread. BSB BSB: To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
22 RV He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, and knoweth not that want shall come upon him. BSB BSB: A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.
23 RV He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. BSB BSB: He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.
24 RV Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. BSB BSB: He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.
25 RV He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. BSB BSB: A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
26 RV He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. BSB BSB: He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
27 RV He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. BSB BSB: Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.
28 RV When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. BSB BSB: When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.
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