1The wicked person flees when there is no one pursuing, but the righteous person is as confident as a lion. | 1The wicked person flees when there is no one pursuing, but the righteous person is as confident as a lion. |
2When a country is rebellious it has many princes, but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained. | 2When a country is rebellious it has many princes, but by someone who is discerning and knowledgeable order is maintained. |
3A poor person who oppresses the weak is like a driving rain without food. | 3A poor person who oppresses the weak is like a driving rain without food. |
4Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law contend with them. | 4Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law contend with them. |
5Evil people do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it all. | 5Evil people do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it all. |
6A poor person who walks in his integrity is better than one who is perverse in his ways even though he is rich. | 6A poor person who walks in his integrity is better than one who is perverse in his ways even though he is rich. |
7The one who keeps the law is a discerning child, but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents. | 7The one who keeps the law is a discerning child, but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents. |
8The one who increases his wealth by increasing interest gathers it for someone who is gracious to the needy. | 8The one who increases his wealth by increasing interest gathers it for someone who is gracious to the needy. |
9The one who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. | 9The one who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. |
10The one who leads the upright astray in an evil way will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good. | 10The one who leads the upright astray in an evil way will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good. |
11A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly. | 11A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly. |
12When the righteous rejoice, great is the glory, but when the wicked rise to power, people are sought out. | 12When the righteous rejoice, great is the glory, but when the wicked rise to power, people are sought out. |
13The one who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses them and forsakes them will find mercy. | 13The one who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses them and forsakes them will find mercy. |
14Blessed is the one who is always cautious, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into evil. | 14Blessed is the one who is always cautious, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into evil. |
15Like a roaring lion or a roving bear, so is a wicked ruler over a poor people. | 15Like a roaring lion or a roving bear, so is a wicked ruler over a poor people. |
16The prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom, but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days. | 16The prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom, but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days. |
17The one who is tormented by the murder of another will flee to the pit; let no one support him. | 17The one who is tormented by the murder of another will flee to the pit; let no one support him. |
18The one who walks blamelessly will be delivered, but whoever is perverse in his ways will fall at once. | 18The one who walks blamelessly will be delivered, but whoever is perverse in his ways will fall at once. |
19The one who works his land will be satisfied with food, but whoever chases daydreams will have his fill of poverty. | 19The one who works his land will be satisfied with food, but whoever chases daydreams will have his fill of poverty. |
20A faithful person will have an abundance of blessings, but the one who hastens to gain riches will not go unpunished. | 20A faithful person will have an abundance of blessings, but the one who hastens to gain riches will not go unpunished. |
21To show partiality is terrible, for a person will transgress over the smallest piece of bread. | 21To show partiality is terrible, for a person will transgress over the smallest piece of bread. |
22The stingy person hastens after riches and does not know that poverty will overtake him. | 22The stingy person hastens after riches and does not know that poverty will overtake him. |
23The one who reproves another will in the end find more favor than the one who flatters with the tongue. | 23The one who reproves another will in the end find more favor than the one who flatters with the tongue. |
24The one who robs his father and mother and says, "There is no transgression," is a companion to the one who destroys. | 24The one who robs his father and mother and says, "There is no transgression," is a companion to the one who destroys. |
25The greedy person stirs up dissension, but the one who trusts in the LORD will prosper. | 25The greedy person stirs up dissension, but the one who trusts in the LORD will prosper. |
26The one who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but the one who walks in wisdom will escape. | 26The one who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but the one who walks in wisdom will escape. |
27The one who gives to the poor will not lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to them will receive many curses. | 27The one who gives to the poor will not lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to them will receive many curses. |
28When the wicked gain control, people hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase. | 28When the wicked gain control, people hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase. |
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