The Complete Jewish Bible CJB
New King James Version NKJV
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 one pursues, 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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Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes; But by a man of understanding and knowledge Right will 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 who oppresses the poor Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.
4 Those who abandon Torah praise the wicked, but those who keep Torah fight them.
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Those who 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 do not understand justice, But those who seek the Lord understand all.
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 who walks in his integrity Than one 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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Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son, But a companion of gluttons shames 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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One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.
9 If a person will not listen to Torah, even his prayer is an abomination.
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One who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an 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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Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, He himself will fall into his own pit; But the blameless will inherit good.
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 eyes, But the poor who has understanding searches 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 the righteous rejoice, there is great glory; But when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.
13 He who conceals his sins will not succeed; he who confesses and abandons them will gain mercy.
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He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will 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 who is always reverent, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
15 Like a roaring lion or a bear prowling for food is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
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Like a roaring lion and a charging bear Is a wicked ruler over poor people.
16 A prince without discernment is a cruel oppressor, but one who hates greed will prolong his life.
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A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor, But he who hates covetousness will 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 burdened with bloodshed will flee into a pit; Let no one help 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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Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved, But he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.
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 who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who follows frivolity will 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 will abound with blessings, But he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.
21 To show partiality is not good, though a person may do wrong for a crust of bread.
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To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.
22 He who is greedy rushes after riches, not knowing that want will overtake him.
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A man with an evil eye hastens after riches, And does not consider that poverty will come upon him.
23 He who rebukes another person in the end gets more thanks than the flatterer.
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He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward Than he who flatters 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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Whoever robs his father or his mother, And says, "It is no transgression," The same is companion to a destroyer.
25 A grasping disposition stirs up strife, but he who trusts in ADONAI will prosper.
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He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the Lord will be prospered.
26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who lives by wisdom will escape.
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He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But whoever walks wisely will 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 who gives to the poor will not lack, But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.
28 When the wicked rise up, people hide; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.
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When the wicked arise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.