The wicked
flee
when no man pursueth:
but the righteous
are bold
as a lion.
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.
A poor
man
that oppresseth
the poor
is like a sweeping
rain
which leaveth no food.
They that forsake
the law
praise
the wicked:
but such as keep
the law
contend
with them.
Evil
men
understand
not judgment:
but they that seek
the LORD
understand
all things.
Better
is the poor
that walketh
in his uprightness,
than he that is perverse
in his ways,
though he be rich.
Whoso keepeth
the law
is a wise
son:
but he that is a companion
of riotous
men shameth
his father.
He that by usury
and unjust gain
increaseth
his substance,
he shall gather
it for him that will pity
the poor.
He that turneth away
his ear
from hearing
the law,
even his prayer
shall be abomination.
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.
The rich
man
is wise
in his own conceit;
but the poor
that hath understanding
searcheth him out.
When righteous
men do rejoice,
there is great
glory:
but when the wicked
rise,
a man
is hidden.
He that covereth
his sins
shall not prosper:
but whoso confesseth
and forsaketh
them shall have mercy.
Happy
is the man
that feareth
alway:
but he that hardeneth
his heart
shall fall
into mischief.
As a roaring
lion,
and a ranging
bear;
so is a wicked
ruler
over the poor
people.
The prince
that wanteth
understanding
is also a great
oppressor:
but he that hateth
covetousness
shall prolong
his days.
A man
that doeth violence
to the blood
of any person
shall flee
to the pit;
let no man stay
him.
Whoso walketh
uprightly
shall be saved:
but he that is perverse
in his ways
shall fall
at once.
He that tilleth
his land
shall have plenty
of bread:
but he that followeth
after vain
persons shall have poverty enough.
A faithful
man
shall abound
with blessings:
but he that maketh haste
to be rich
shall not be innocent.
To have respect
of persons
is not good:
for for a piece
of bread
that man
will transgress.
He
that hasteth
to be rich
hath an evil
eye,
and considereth
not that poverty
shall come
upon him.
He that rebuketh
a man
afterwards
shall find
more favour
than he that flattereth
with the tongue.
Whoso robbeth
his father
or his mother,
and saith,
It is no transgression;
the same is the companion
of a destroyer.
He that is of a proud
heart
stirreth up
strife:
but he that putteth his trust
in the LORD
shall be made fat.
He that trusteth
in his own heart
is a fool:
but whoso walketh
wisely,
he shall be delivered.
He that giveth
unto the poor
shall not lack:
but he that hideth
his eyes
shall have many
a curse.
When the wicked
rise,
men
hide
themselves: but when they perish,
the righteous
increase.
