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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.
The wicked run away when no one is chasing them,
but the godly are as bold as lions.
but the godly are as bold as lions.
By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding [and] of knowledge, [its] stability is prolonged.
When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily.
But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.
But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.
A poor man who oppresseth the helpless is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
A poor person who oppresses the poor
is like a pounding rain that destroys the crops.
is like a pounding rain that destroys the crops.
They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as keep the law contend with them.
To reject the law is to praise the wicked;
to obey the law is to fight them.
to obey the law is to fight them.
Evil men understand not judgment; but they that seek Jehovah understand everything.
Evil people don’t understand justice,
but those who follow the LORD understand completely.
but those who follow the LORD understand completely.
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse, double in ways, though he be rich.
Better to be poor and honest
than to be dishonest and rich.
than to be dishonest and 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 that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.
Income from charging high interest rates
will end up in the pocket of someone who is kind to the poor.
will end up in the pocket of someone who is kind to the poor.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
God detests the prayers
of a person who ignores the law.
of a person who ignores the law.
Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, shall himself fall into his own pit; but the perfect shall inherit good.
Those who lead good people along an evil path
will fall into their own trap,
but the honest will inherit good things.
will fall into their own trap,
but the honest will inherit good things.
A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
Rich people may think they are wise,
but a poor person with discernment can see right through them.
but a poor person with discernment can see right through them.
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men conceal themselves.
When the godly succeed, everyone is glad.
When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.
When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.
He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall obtain mercy.
People who conceal their sins will not prosper,
but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.
but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.
Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.
A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor
as a roaring lion or an attacking bear.
as a roaring lion or an attacking bear.
The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people,
but one who hates corruption will have a long life.
but one who hates corruption will have a long life.
A man laden with the blood of [any] person, fleeth to the pit: let no man stay him.
A murderer’s tormented conscience will drive him into the grave.
Don’t protect him!
Don’t protect him!
Whoso walketh in integrity shall be saved; but he that is perverted in [his] double ways, shall fall in one [of them].
The blameless will be rescued from harm,
but the crooked will be suddenly destroyed.
but the crooked will be suddenly destroyed.
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless shall have poverty enough.
A hard worker has plenty of food,
but a person who chases fantasies ends up in poverty.
but a person who chases fantasies ends up in poverty.
A faithful man aboundeth with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
The trustworthy person will get a rich reward,
but a person who wants quick riches will get into trouble.
but a person who wants quick riches will get into trouble.
To have respect of persons is not good; but for a piece of bread will a man transgress.
Showing partiality is never good,
yet some will do wrong for a mere piece of bread.
yet some will do wrong for a mere piece of bread.
He that hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, and knoweth not that poverty shall come upon him.
Greedy people try to get rich quick
but don’t realize they’re headed for poverty.
but don’t realize they’re headed for poverty.
He that rebuketh a man shall afterwards find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
In the end, people appreciate honest criticism
far more than flattery.
far more than flattery.
Whoso robbeth his father and his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, the same is the companion of a destroyer.
Anyone who steals from his father and mother
and says, “What’s wrong with that?”
is no better than a murderer.
and says, “What’s wrong with that?”
is no better than a murderer.
He that is puffed up in soul exciteth contention; but he that relieth upon Jehovah shall be made fat.
Greed causes fighting;
trusting the LORD leads to prosperity.
trusting the LORD leads to prosperity.
He that confideth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
Those who trust their own insight are foolish,
but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe.
but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe.
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that withdraweth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing,
but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.
but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.