1 - The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.
2 - For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged.
3 - A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is [like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
4 - They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.
5 - Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.
6 - Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in [his] ways, though he be rich.
7 - Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.
8 - He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
9 - He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
10 - Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.
11 - The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
12 - When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
13 - He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
14 - Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15 - [As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, [So is] a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 - The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; [But] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17 - A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.
18 - Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in [his] ways shall fall at once.
19 - He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough.
20 - A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
21 - To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.
22 - he that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
23 - He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.
24 - Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer.
25 - He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.
26 - He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
27 - He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
28 - When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.