The wicked
flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are
bold as a lion.
02 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.
03 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a
sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
04 They that forsake the law praise the wicked:
but such as keep the law contend with them.
05 Evil men understand not judgment: but they
that seek the Lord understand all things.
06 Better is the poor that walketh in his
uprightness, than he that is perverse in his
ways, though he be rich.
07 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he
that is a companion of riotous men shameth his
father.
08 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth
his substance, he shall gather it for him that
will pity the poor.
09 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the
law, even his prayer shall be 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.
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.
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.
15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a
wicked ruler over the poor people.
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16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also
a great oppressor: but he that hateth
covetousness shall prolong his days.
17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any
person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay
him.
18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: 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
innocent.
21 To have respect of persons is not good: for
for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
22 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye,
and considereth not that poverty shall come upon
him.
23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find
more favour 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 proud heart stirreth up
strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord
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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