The wicked flee when no man pursueth;{HR}But the righteous are bold as a lion.
By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof;{HR}But by a man of understanding [and] of knowledge,{HR}[Its] stability is prolonged.
A poor man who oppresseth the helpless{HR}Is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
They that forsake the law praise the wicked;{HR}But such as keep the law contend with them.
Evil men understand not judgment;{HR}But they that seek Jehovah understand everything.
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity,{HR}Than he that is perverse, double in ways,{HR}Though he be rich.
Whoso observeth the law is a son that hath understanding;{HR}But he that is a companion of profligates bringeth shame to his father.
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance{HR}Gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law,{HR}Even his prayer is an abomination.
Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way,{HR}Shall himself fall into his own pit;{HR}But the perfect shall inherit good.
A rich man is wise in his own eyes;{HR}But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory;{HR}But when the wicked rise, men conceal themselves.
He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper;{HR}But whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall obtain mercy.
Happy is the man that feareth always;{HR}But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.
A roaring lion, and a ranging bear,{HR}Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor:{HR}He that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
A man laden with the blood of [any] person,{HR}Fleeth to the pit:{HR}Let no man stay him.
Whoso walketh in integrity shall be saved;{HR}But he that is perverted in [his] double ways,{HR}Shall fall in one [of them].
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread;{HR}But he that followeth the worthless shall have poverty enough.
A faithful man aboundeth with blessings;{HR}But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
To have respect of persons is not good;{HR}But for a piece of bread will a man transgress.
He that hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth,{HR}And knoweth not that poverty shall come upon him.
He that rebuketh a man shall afterwards find more favour{HR}Than he that flattereth with the tongue.
Whoso robbeth his father and his mother, and saith,{HR}It is no transgression,{HR}The same is the companion of a destroyer.
He that is puffed up in soul exciteth contention;{HR}But he that relieth upon Jehovah shall be made fat.
He that confideth in his own heart is a fool;{HR}But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack;{HR}But he that withdraweth his eyes shall have many a curse.
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;{HR}But when they perish, the righteous increase.