The Complete Jewish Bible CJB
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1 The wicked flee when no one pursues them; but the righteous, like lions, feel sure of themselves.
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The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
2 A land which transgresses [is punished by] having many rulers; but with a man of understanding and knowledge, stability is prolonged.
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For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
3 A poor man who oppresses the weak is like a downpour that sweeps away all the food.
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A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
4 Those who abandon Torah praise the wicked, but those who keep Torah fight them.
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They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
5 Evil people don't understand justice, but those who seek ADONAI understand everything.
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Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
6 Better to be poor and live an honest life than be crooked in one's ways, though rich.
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Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
7 A wise son observes Torah, but a friend of those lacking restraint shames his father.
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Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
8 He who increases his wealth by charging exorbitant interest amasses it for someone who will bestow it on the poor.
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He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
9 If a person will not listen to Torah, even his prayer is an abomination.
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He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
10 Whoever causes the honest to pursue evil ways will himself fall into his own pit, but the pure-hearted will inherit good.
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Whoso 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.
11 The rich man is wise in his own view, but the poor who has discernment sees through him.
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The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
12 When the just are triumphant, there is great rejoicing, but when the wicked rise up, people hide.
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When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
13 He who conceals his sins will not succeed; he who confesses and abandons them will gain mercy.
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He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
14 Happy the person who is never without fear, but he who hardens his heart will fall into misfortune.
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Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15 Like a roaring lion or a bear prowling for food is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
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As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
16 A prince without discernment is a cruel oppressor, but one who hates greed will prolong his life.
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The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17 Let a man weighed down with anyone's blood flee to a pit; give him no support.
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A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
18 Whoever lives blamelessly will be saved, but he whose ways are crooked will fall in one [of those ways].
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Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
19 He who farms his land will have plenty of food, but he who follows futilities will have plenty of poverty.
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He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
20 A trustworthy person will receive many blessings, but one rushing to get rich will not go unpunished.
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A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
21 To show partiality is not good, though a person may do wrong for a crust of bread.
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To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
22 He who is greedy rushes after riches, not knowing that want will overtake him.
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He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
23 He who rebukes another person in the end gets more thanks than the flatterer.
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He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
24 Whoever robs mother or father and says, "That's not a crime!"is comrade to the destroyer.
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Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
25 A grasping disposition stirs up strife, but he who trusts in ADONAI will prosper.
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He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who lives by wisdom will escape.
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He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
27 He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but he who hides his eyes will get curses in plenty.
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He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
28 When the wicked rise up, people hide; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.
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When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
The King James Version is in the public domain.