1. The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
2. For the transgression of a land many {cf15I are} the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding {cf15I and} knowledge the state {cf15I thereof} shall be prolonged.
3. A poor man that oppresseth the poor {cf15I 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 judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all {cf15I things}.
6. Better {cf15I is} the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than {cf15I he that is} perverse {cf15I in his} ways, though he {cf15I be} rich.
7. Whoso keepeth the law {cf15I is} a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous {cf15I men} shameth his father.
8. He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
9. He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer {cf15I shall be} abomination.
10. 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 {cf15I things} in possession.
11. The rich man {cf15I is} wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
12. When righteous {cf15I men} do rejoice, {cf15I there is} great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
13. He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh {cf15I them} shall have mercy.
14. Happy {cf15I is} the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15. {cf15I As} a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; {cf15I so is} a wicked ruler over the poor people.
16. The prince that wanteth understanding {cf15I is} also a great oppressor: {cf15I but} he that hateth covetousness shall prolong {cf15I his} days.
17. A man that doeth violence to the blood of {cf15I any} person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
18. Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but {cf15I he that is} perverse {cf15I in his} ways shall fall at once.
19. He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain {cf15I persons} shall have poverty enough.
20. A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
21. To have respect of persons {cf15I is} not good: for for a piece of bread {cf15I that} man will transgress.
22. He that hasteth to be rich {cf15I hath} an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
23. He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
24. Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, {cf15I It is} no transgression; the same {cf15I is} the companion of a destroyer.
25. He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD 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.