Proverbs 28

Proverbs · Chapter 28

Proverbs 28:21

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
21To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.

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Original Hebrew words

EnglishHebrewSay itStrong'sMeaning
to pay regard toהַֽכֵּר־ha-ker-H5234A
to recognize

נָכַר (na.khar) 1) to recognise, acknowledge, know, respect, discern, regard 1a) (Niphal) to be recognised 1b) (Piel) to regard 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to regard, observe, pay attention to, pay regard to, notice 1c2) to recognise (as formerly known), perceive 1c3) to be willing to recognise or acknowledge, acknowledge with honour 1c4) to be acquainted with 1c5) to distinguish, understand 1d) (Hithpael) to make oneself known

faceפָּנִ֥יםpa-NIMH6440N
face: before

פָּנֶה (pa.neh) : before/to/front 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of

notלֹא־lo'-H3808
not

לֹא (lo) 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)

[is] goodט֑וֹבTovH2896A
fine

טָב (tav) good Aramaic of tov (טוֹב "pleasant" H2896A)

and onוְעַל־ve-'al-H5921A
upon

עַל (al) prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) …

a piece ofפַּת־pat-H6595A
morsel

פַּת (pat) fragment, bit, morsel (of bread), piece Also means: pa.tot (פָּתוֹת "morsel" H6595B)

breadלֶ֝֗חֶםLE-chemH3899H
food

לֶ֫חֶם (le.chem) : food(eating) 1) bread, food, grain 1a) bread 1a1) bread 1a2) bread-corn 1b) food (in general)

he will transgressיִפְשַׁע־yif-sha'-H6586
to transgress

פָּשַׁע (pa.sah) 1) to rebel, transgress, revolt 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rebel, revolt 1a2) to transgress 1b) (Niphal) to be rebelled against

a manגָּֽבֶר׃GA-verH1397
great man

גָּבֶר (ga.ver) man, strong man, warrior (emphasising strength or ability to fight)

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