Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible RHE
New Living Translation NLT
1 The wicked man fleeth, when no man pursueth: but the just, bold as a lion, shall be without dread.
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The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions.
2 For the sins of the land many are the princes thereof: and for the wisdom of a man, and the knowledge of those things that are said, the life of the prince shall be prolonged.
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When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.
3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor, is like a violent shower, which bringeth a famine.
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A poor person who oppresses the poor is like a pounding rain that destroys the crops.
4 They that forsake the law, praise the wicked man: they that keep it, are incensed against him.
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To reject the law is to praise the wicked; to obey the law is to fight them.
5 Evil men think not on judgment: but they that seek after the Lord, take notice of all things.
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Evil people don’t understand justice, but those who follow the LORD understand completely.
6 Better is the poor man walking in his simplicity, than the rich in crooked ways.
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Better to be poor and honest than to be dishonest and rich.
7 He that keepeth the law, is a wise son: but he that feedeth gluttons, shameth his father.
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Young people who obey the law are wise; those with wild friends bring shame to their parents.
8 He that heapeth together riches by usury and loan, gathereth them for him that will be bountiful to the poor.
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Income from charging high interest rates will end up in the pocket of someone who is kind to the poor.
9 He that turneth away his ears from hearing the law, his prayer shall be an abomination.
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God detests the prayers of a person who ignores the law.
10 He that deceiveth the just in a wicked way, shall fall in his own destruction: and the upright shall possess his goods.
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Those who lead good people along an evil path will fall into their own trap, but the honest will inherit good things.
11 The rich man seemeth to himself wise: but the poor man that is prudent shall search him out.
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Rich people may think they are wise, but a poor person with discernment can see right through them.
12 In the joy of the just there is great glory: when the wicked reign, men are ruined.
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When the godly succeed, everyone is glad. When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.
13 He that hideth his sins, shall not prosper: but he that shall confess, and forsake them, shall obtain mercy.
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People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.
14 Blessed is the man that is always fearful: but he that is hardened in mind shall fall into evil.
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Blessed are those who fear to do wrong, but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble.
15 As a roaring lion, and a hungry bear, so is a wicked prince over the poor people.
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A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor as a roaring lion or an attacking bear.
16 A prince void of prudence shall oppress many by calumny: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong his days.
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A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people, but one who hates corruption will have a long life.
17 A man that doth violence to the blood of a person, if he flee even to the pit, no man will stay him.
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A murderer’s tormented conscience will drive him into the grave. Don’t protect him!
18 He that walketh uprightly, shall be saved: he that is perverse in his ways, shall fall at once.
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The blameless will be rescued from harm, but the crooked will be suddenly destroyed.
19 He that tilleth his ground, shall be filled with bread: but he that followeth idleness, shall be filled with poverty.
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A hard worker has plenty of food, but a person who chases fantasies ends up in poverty.
20 A faithful man shall be much praised: but he that maketh haste to be rich, shall not be innocent.
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The trustworthy person will get a rich reward, but a person who wants quick riches will get into trouble.
21 He that hath respect to a person in judgment, doth not well: such a man even for a morsel of bread forsaketh the truth.
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Showing partiality is never good, yet some will do wrong for a mere piece of bread.
22 A man that maketh haste to be rich, and envieth others, is ignorant that poverty shall come upon him.
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Greedy people try to get rich quick but don’t realize they’re headed for poverty.
23 He that rebuketh a man, shall afterward find favour with him, more than he that by a flattering tongue deceiveth him.
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In the end, people appreciate honest criticism far more than flattery.
24 He that stealeth any thing from his father, or from his mother: and saith, This is no sin, is the partner of a murderer.
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Anyone who steals from his father and mother and says, “What’s wrong with that?” is no better than a murderer.
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Greed causes fighting; trusting the LORD leads to prosperity.
26 He that boasteth and puffeth up himself, stirreth up quarrels: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be healed. He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool: but he that walketh wisely, he shall be saved.
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Those who trust their own insight are foolish, but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe.
27 He that giveth to the poor shall not want: he that despiseth his intreaty, shall suffer indigence.
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Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.
28 When the wicked rise up, men shall hide themselves: when they perish, the just shall be multiplied.
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When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding. When the wicked meet disaster, the godly flourish.