Proverbs 28:1

The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bolde as a lyon.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The evil man goes running away when no man is after him, but the upright are without fear, like the lion.
- Basic English Bible

The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are bold as a lion.
- Darby Bible

The wicked man fleeth, when no man pursueth: but the just, bold as a lion, shall be without dread.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
- English Revised Version

The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 28:1

28:2 But - By a wise and good prince.

28:3 It like - Is like a violent rain or flood, which washes away the very seeds in the earth. He is the worst of all oppressors.