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The wicked flee though no one pursues,
but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
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.
When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers,
but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.
but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.
By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding [and] of knowledge, [its] stability is prolonged.
A poor man who oppresseth the helpless is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
Those who forsake instruction praise the wicked,
but those who heed it resist them.
but those who heed it resist them.
They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as keep the law contend with them.
Evildoers do not understand what is right,
but those who seek the Lord understand it fully.
but those who seek the Lord understand it fully.
Evil men understand not judgment; but they that seek Jehovah understand everything.
Better the poor whose walk is blameless
than the rich whose ways are perverse.
than the rich whose ways are perverse.
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse, double in ways, though he be rich.
A discerning son heeds instruction,
but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
Whoso observeth the law is a son that hath understanding; but he that is a companion of profligates bringeth shame to his father.
Whoever increases wealth by taking interest or profit from the poor
amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor.
amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor.
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.
If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction,
even their prayers are detestable.
even their prayers are detestable.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
Whoever leads the upright along an evil path
will fall into their own trap,
but the blameless will receive a good inheritance.
will fall into their own trap,
but the blameless will receive a good inheritance.
Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, shall himself fall into his own pit; but the perfect shall inherit good.
The rich are wise in their own eyes;
one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are.
one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are.
A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
When the righteous triumph, there is great elation;
but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding.
but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding.
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men conceal themselves.
Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper,
but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall obtain mercy.
Blessed is the one who always trembles before God,
but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.
but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.
Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.
Like a roaring lion or a charging bear
is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
A tyrannical ruler practices extortion,
but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.
but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.
The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
Anyone tormented by the guilt of murder
will seek refuge in the grave;
let no one hold them back.
will seek refuge in the grave;
let no one hold them back.
A man laden with the blood of [any] person, fleeth to the pit: let no man stay him.
Whoso walketh in integrity shall be saved; but he that is perverted in [his] double ways, shall fall in one [of them].
Those who work their land will have abundant food,
but those who chase fantasies will have their fill of poverty.
but those who chase fantasies will have their fill of poverty.
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless shall have poverty enough.
A faithful person will be richly blessed,
but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished.
but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished.
A faithful man aboundeth with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
To show partiality is not good —
yet a person will do wrong for a piece of bread.
yet a person will do wrong for a piece of bread.
To have respect of persons is not good; but for a piece of bread will a man transgress.
The stingy are eager to get rich
and are unaware that poverty awaits them.
and are unaware that poverty awaits them.
He that hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, and knoweth not that poverty shall come upon him.
Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor
rather than one who has a flattering tongue.
rather than one who has a flattering tongue.
He that rebuketh a man shall afterwards find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
Whoever robs their father or mother
and says, “It’s not wrong,”
is partner to one who destroys.
and says, “It’s not wrong,”
is partner to one who destroys.
Whoso robbeth his father and his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, the same is the companion of a destroyer.
The greedy stir up conflict,
but those who trust in the Lord will prosper.
but those who trust in the Lord will prosper.
He that is puffed up in soul exciteth contention; but he that relieth upon Jehovah shall be made fat.
Those who trust in themselves are fools,
but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.
but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.
He that confideth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
Those who give to the poor will lack nothing,
but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.
but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that withdraweth his eyes shall have many a curse.