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The wicked flee when no one pursues,
but the righteous are bold as a lion.
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.
When a land transgresses, it has many rulers,
but with a man of understanding and knowledge,
its stability will long continue.
but with a man of understanding and knowledge,
its stability will long continue.
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 oppresses the poor
is a beating rain that leaves no food.
is a beating rain that leaves 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.
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked,
but those who keep the law strive against them.
but those who keep the law strive against 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 do not understand justice,
but those who seek the Lord understand it completely.
but those who seek the Lord understand it completely.
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 a poor man who walks in his integrity
than a rich man who is crooked in his ways.
than a rich man who is crooked in his ways.
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.
The one who keeps the law is a son with understanding,
but a companion of gluttons shames his father.
but a companion of gluttons shames 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 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.
If one turns away his ear from hearing the law,
even his prayer is an abomination.
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.
Whoever misleads the upright into an evil way
will fall into his own pit,
but the blameless will have a goodly inheritance.
will fall into his own pit,
but the blameless will have a goodly inheritance.
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 a poor man who has understanding will find him out.
but a poor man who has understanding will find 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, people hide themselves.
but when the wicked rise, people hide 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.
Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.
but he who confesses and forsakes them will 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.
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.
Like a roaring lion or a charging bear
is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
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.
A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
but he who hates unjust gain will 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 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.
Whoever walks in integrity will be delivered,
but he who is crooked in his ways will suddenly fall.
but he who is crooked in his ways will suddenly fall.
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.
Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread,
but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.
but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.
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 will abound with blessings,
but whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.
but whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.
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 show partiality is not good,
but for a piece of bread a man will do wrong.
but for a piece of bread a man will do wrong.
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.
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.
Whoever rebukes a man will afterward find more favor
than he who flatters with his tongue.
than he who flatters with his 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.
Whoever robs his father or his mother
and says, “That is no transgression,”
is a companion to a man who destroys.
and says, “That is no transgression,”
is a companion to a man who destroys.
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.
A greedy man stirs up strife,
but the one who trusts in the Lord will be enriched.
but the one who trusts in the Lord will be enriched.
An arrogant man stirs up strife,
But he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
But he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool,
but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.
but he who walks in wisdom will 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.
Whoever gives to the poor will not want,
but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse.
but he who hides his eyes will get 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.