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