The Skeptics Annotated Bible (508 page)

25 The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.

26 The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.

27 And thou shalt have goats’ milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens.

28
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but
the righteous are bold as a lion.

(28.1)
“The righteous are bold as a lion.”
35 Has there ever been a righteous person?

2 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.

(28.2)
“By a man of understanding and knowledge the state … shall be prolonged.”

3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.

5 Evil men understand not judgment: but
they that seek the LORD understand all things.

(28.5) “They that seek the LORD understand all things.”

6
Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

(28.6)
“Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.”

7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

9
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

(28.9) “He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.” If you don’t listen to and follow the laws of Moses, then don’t even try praying, because your prayer will become an abomination.-

10
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.

(28.10)
“Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit.”
35 Has there ever been a righteous person?

11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

(28.11)
“The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.”

12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.

(28.12)
“When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.”
35 Has there ever been a righteous person?

13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

14
Happy is the man that feareth alway
: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

(28.14)
“Happy is the man that feareth alway.”

15
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.

(28.15)
“As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.”

16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.