- 28:1 The wicked flee when no man pursues, But the righteous are as bold as a lion.
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恶人虽无人追赶也逃跑，义人却胆壮像狮子。
- 28:2 When a land revolts, it has many rulers; But by him who has understanding and knowledge it endures.
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国中有叛逆，君王就多更换；因有聪明知识的人，国必长存。
- 28:3 A destitute man who oppresses the poor Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.
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穷人欺压贫民，好像暴雨冲没粮食。
- 28:4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But those who keep the law contend with them.
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违弃律法的，夸奖恶人；遵守律法的，却与恶人相争。
- 28:5 Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek Jehovah understand all things.
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坏人不明白公理，惟有寻求耶和华的，明白一切。
- 28:6 Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity Than he who is perverse in his ways though he is rich.
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行为纯全的穷乏人，胜过行径乖僻的富足人。
- 28:7 Whoever keeps the law is an understanding son, But he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
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谨守律法的，是聪明之子；与贪食人作伴的，却羞辱其父。
- 28:8 He who increases his substance by interest and usury Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.
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以高利厚息加增财物的，是为那恩待穷人者积蓄。
- 28:9 He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
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转耳不听律法的，他的祷告也为可憎。
- 28:10 Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way Will himself fall into his own pit, But the perfect will inherit good.
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使正直人岔入恶道的，必掉在自己的坑里，惟有完全人必承受美福。
- 28:11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit, But the poor man who has understanding searches him out.
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富足人自以为有智慧，但聪明的贫穷人能将他查透。
- 28:12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
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义人得胜，有大荣耀；恶人兴起，人就躲藏。
- 28:13 He who covers his transgressions will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.
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遮掩自己罪过的，必不亨通；承认离弃罪过的，必蒙怜悯。
- 28:14 Blessed is the man who always fears, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
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常存敬畏的，便为有福；心存刚硬的，必陷在祸患里。
- 28:15 Like a roaring lion and a roving bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
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暴虐的官长辖制贫民，好像吼叫的狮子、往来觅食的熊。
- 28:16 The ruler who lacks understanding is also a great oppressor, But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
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昏庸的首领多行暴虐，但恨恶不义之财的，必年长日久。
- 28:17 A man who is burdened with a person's blood Will be a fugitive until death; Let no man support him.
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背负流人血之罪的，必逃亡至死，谁也不可支持他。
- 28:18 Whoever walks uprightly will be delivered, But he who is perverse in his ways will fall all at once.
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行动正直的，必蒙拯救；行径弯曲的，立时跌倒。
- 28:19 He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues worthless things will have plenty of poverty.
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耕种自己田地的，必得饱食；追随虚浮的，必饱受穷乏。
- 28:20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished.
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忠信人必多得福；急于发财的，难免受罚。
- 28:21 To have respect of persons is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.
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看人的情面乃为不好，因人会为一块饼犯法。
- 28:22 A man who is envious hastens after wealth, And does not know that want will come upon him.
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嫉妒的人急于发财，却不知穷乏必临到他身上。
- 28:23 He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor Than he who flatters with the tongue.
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责备人的后来得人喜悦，多于那用舌头谄媚人的。
- 28:24 Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, It is no transgression, Is the companion of a man who destroys.
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抢夺父母，且说这不是过犯，这人是与强盗同伙。
- 28:25 A greedy person stirs up contention, But he who trusts in Jehovah will prosper.
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贪婪的人挑启纷争，信靠耶和华的必得丰裕。
- 28:26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will be delivered.
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心中自恃的是愚昧人，凭智慧而行的必蒙拯救。
- 28:27 He who gives to the poor man will not lack, But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses.
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赒济贫穷的不至缺乏，佯为不见的必多受咒诅。
- 28:28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.
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恶人兴起，人就躲藏；恶人灭亡，义人增多。