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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.
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 its princes,
But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.
But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.
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 oppresses the lowly
Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.
Is like a driving rain which leaves 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.
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.
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 do not understand justice,
But those who seek the LORD understand all things.
But those who 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 who walks in his integrity
Than he who is crooked though he be rich.
Than he who is crooked though he be rich.
Better to be poor and honest
than to be dishonest and rich.
than to be dishonest and rich.
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.
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 who turns away his ear from listening to the law,
Even his prayer is an abomination.
Even his prayer is an abomination.
God detests the prayers
of a person who ignores the law.
of a person who ignores the law.
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.
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 eyes,
But the poor who has understanding sees through him.
But the poor who has understanding sees through him.
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 hide themselves.
But when the wicked rise, men hide 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 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.
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.
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 and a rushing bear
Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
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.
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 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 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.
A murderer’s tormented conscience will drive him into the grave.
Don’t protect him!
Don’t protect him!
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.
The blameless will be rescued from harm,
but the crooked will be suddenly destroyed.
but the crooked will be suddenly destroyed.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor
Than he who flatters with the tongue.
Than he who flatters with the tongue.
In the end, people appreciate honest criticism
far more than flattery.
far more than flattery.
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.
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.
An arrogant man stirs up strife,
But he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
But he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
Greed causes fighting;
trusting the LORD leads to prosperity.
trusting the LORD leads to prosperity.
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.
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 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.
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.