Proverbs 28

Proverbs · Chapter 28

Proverbs 28:17

1The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.2For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.3A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.4They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.5Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.6Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.7Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.8He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.10Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.12When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.13He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.14Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.15As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.16The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.17A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.19He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.20A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.21To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.22He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.23He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.24Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.25He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.26He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.27He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.

King James Version (1769)

Other translations

VerseKJVBSBASV
17A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.

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Original Hebrew words

EnglishHebrewSay itStrong'sMeaning
a personאָ֭דָם'A-domH0120G
man

אָדָם (a.dam) 1) man, mankind 1a) man, human being 1b) man, mankind (much more frequently intended sense in OT) 1c) Adam, first man 1d) city in Jordan valley

oppressedעָשֻׁ֣ק'a-SHUKH6231
to oppress

עָשַׁק (a.shaq) 1) to press upon, oppress, violate, defraud, do violence, get deceitfully, wrong, extort 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to oppress, wrong, extort 1a2) to oppress 1b) (Pual) to be exploited, be crushed

by [the] blood ofבְּדַם־be-dam-H1818
blood

דָּם (dam) 1) blood 1a) of wine (fig.)

a lifeנָפֶשׁNA-feshH5315J
soul

נֶ֫פֶשׁ (ne.phesh) 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain

toעַד־'ad-H5704
till

עַד (ad) prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)

[the] pitבּ֥וֹרBorH0953A
pit

בּוֹר (bor) pit, well, cistern, dungeon, pit of the grave

he will fleeיָ֝נ֗וּסya-NUSH5127
to flee

נוּד (nud) (P'al) to flee Aramaic of nus (נוּס "to flee" H5127)

may notאַל־'al-H0408
not

אַל (al) 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)

people supportיִתְמְכוּ־yit-me-khu-H8551
to grasp

תָּמַךְ (ta.makh) 1) to grasp, hold, support, attain, lay hold of, hold fast 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to grasp, lay hold of, attain 1a2) to hold up, support 1a3) to hold, keep 1a4) to take hold of each other 1b) (Niphal) to be seized, be held

Words and meanings from STEPBible data (Tyndale House, Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). The capitalized syllable is the stressed one.