- 1. The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.
- 2. For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged.
- 3. A needy 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 justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.
- 6. Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, 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 gluttons shameth his father.
- 8. He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
- 9. He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
- 10. Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.
- 11. The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
- 12. When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
- 13. He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
- 14. Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
- 15. [As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, [So is] a wicked ruler over a poor people.
- 16. The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; [But] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
- 17. A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.
- 18. Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in [his] ways shall fall at once.
- 19. He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough.
- 20. A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
- 21. To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.
- 22. he that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
- 23. He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.
- 24. Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer.
- 25. He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.
- 26. He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
- 27. He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
- 28. When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.
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