Proverbs 28

Proverbs · Chapter 28

Proverbs 28:24

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
24Whoso 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.Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer.

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Original Hebrew words

EnglishHebrewSay itStrong'sMeaning
[one who] robsגּוֹזֵ֤ל׀go-ZELH1497
to plunder

גָּזַל (ga.zal) 1) to tear away, seize, plunder, tear off, pull off, rob, take away by force 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to tear away, rob 1a2) to seize, plunder (with acc cognate) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be robbed 1b2) to be taken away

father hisאָ֘בִ֤יו'a-VIVH0001G
father

אָב (av) 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)

and mother hisוְאִמּ֗וֹve-'i-MOH0517
mother

אֵם (em) 1) mother 1a) of humans 1b) of Deborah's relationship to the people (fig.) 1c) of animals 2) point of departure or division

and [one who] saysוְאֹמֵ֥רve-'o-MERH0559
to say

אָמַר (a.mar) 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)

there notאֵֽין־'ein-H0369
nothing

אַ֫יִן (a.yin) 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of

[is] a transgressionפָּ֑שַׁעPA-sha'H6588
transgression

פֶּ֫שַׁע (pe.sah) 1) transgression, rebellion 1a1) transgression (against individuals) 1a2) transgression (nation against nation) 1a3) transgression (against God) 1a3a) in general 1a3b) as recognised by sinner 1a3c) as God deals with it 1a3d) as God forgives 1a4) guilt of transgression 1a5) punishment for transgression 1a6) offering for transgression

[is] a companionחָבֵ֥רcha-VERH2270
fellow

חֲבַר (cha.var) associate, companion, friend, comrade, fellow Aramaic of cha.ver (חָבֵר "companion" H2270)

heה֝֗וּאHu'H1931
he/she/it

הוּא (hu) pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)

of a person ofלְאִ֣ישׁle-'ISHH0376G
man

אִישׁ (ish) : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)

destructionמַשְׁחִֽית׃mash-CHITH7843
to ruin

שָׁחַת (sha.chat) 1) to destroy, corrupt, go to ruin, decay 1a) (Niphal) to be marred, be spoiled, be corrupted, be corrupt, be injured, be ruined, be rotted 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to spoil, ruin 1b2) to pervert, corrupt, deal corruptly (morally) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to spoil, ruin, destroy 1c2) to pervert, corrupt (morally) 1c3) destroyer (participle) 1d) (Hophal) spoiled, ruined (participle) Aramaic equivalent: she.chat (שְׁחַת "to corrupt" H7844)

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