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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.
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.
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 that oppresseth the poor is like 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 the LORD understand all things.
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 uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Better to be poor and honest
than to be dishonest and rich.
than to be dishonest and 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.
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 shall be abomination.
God detests the prayers
of a person who ignores the law.
of a person who ignores the law.
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.
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.
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; 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 righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
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 sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have 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 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.
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 that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but 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 that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee 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 uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
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 have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons 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 shall abound 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: for for a piece of bread that man will 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 hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth 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 afterwards shall 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 or 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 of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
Greed causes fighting;
trusting the LORD leads to prosperity.
trusting the LORD leads to prosperity.
He that trusteth 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 hideth 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.