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The Righteous are as Bold as a Lion
The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are bold as a lion.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Warnings and Instructions
The wicked flee when no one is pursuing,
But the righteous are bold as a lion.
The wicked flee when no one is pursuing,
But the righteous are bold as a lion.
By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding [and] of knowledge, [its] stability is prolonged.
By the transgression of a land many are its princes,
But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.
But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.
A poor man who oppresseth the helpless is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
A poor man who oppresses the lowly
Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.
Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.
They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as keep the law contend with them.
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked,
But those who keep the law strive with them.
But those who keep the law strive with them.
Evil men understand not judgment; but they that seek Jehovah understand everything.
Evil men do not understand justice,
But those who seek the LORD understand all things.
But those who seek the LORD understand all things.
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse, double in ways, though he be rich.
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity
Than he who is crooked though he be rich.
Than he who is crooked though he be rich.
Whoso observeth the law is a son that hath understanding; but he that is a companion of profligates bringeth shame to his father.
He who keeps the law is a discerning son,
But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.
But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.
He who increases his wealth by interest and usury
Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.
Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
He who turns away his ear from listening to the law,
Even his prayer is an abomination.
Even his prayer is an abomination.
Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, shall himself fall into his own pit; but the perfect shall inherit good.
He who leads the upright astray in an evil way
Will himself fall into his own pit,
But the blameless will inherit good.
Will himself fall into his own pit,
But the blameless will inherit good.
A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
The rich man is wise in his own eyes,
But the poor who has understanding sees through him.
But the poor who has understanding sees through him.
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men conceal themselves.
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory,
But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall obtain mercy.
He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion.
But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion.
Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.
How blessed is the man who fears always,
But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
Like a roaring lion and a rushing bear
Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding,
But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
A man laden with the blood of [any] person, fleeth to the pit: let no man stay him.
A man who is laden with the guilt of human blood
Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him.
Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him.
Whoso walketh in integrity shall be saved; but he that is perverted in [his] double ways, shall fall in one [of them].
He who walks blamelessly will be delivered,
But he who is crooked will fall all at once.
But he who is crooked will fall all at once.
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless shall have poverty enough.
He who tills his land will have plenty of food,
But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty.
But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty.
A faithful man aboundeth with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
A faithful man will abound with blessings,
But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished.
But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished.
To have respect of persons is not good; but for a piece of bread will a man transgress.
To show partiality is not good,
Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.
Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.
He that hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, and knoweth not that poverty shall come upon him.
A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth
And does not know that want will come upon him.
And does not know that want will come upon him.
He that rebuketh a man shall afterwards find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor
Than he who flatters with the tongue.
Than he who flatters with the tongue.
Whoso robbeth his father and his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, the same is the companion of a destroyer.
He who robs his father or his mother
And says, “It is not a transgression,”
Is the companion of a man who destroys.
And says, “It is not a transgression,”
Is the companion of a man who destroys.
He that is puffed up in soul exciteth contention; but he that relieth upon Jehovah shall be made fat.
An arrogant man stirs up strife,
But he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
But he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
He that confideth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
He who trusts in his own heart is a fool,
But he who walks wisely will be delivered.
But he who walks wisely will be delivered.
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that withdraweth his eyes shall have many a curse.
He who gives to the poor will never want,
But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses.
But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses.