^{1 Ref} The wicked flee when no one pursues; But the righteous are as bold as a lion.

^{2 Ref} In rebellion, a land has many rulers, But order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.

^{3 Ref} A needy man who oppresses the poor Is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.

^{4 Ref} Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; But those who keep the law contend with them.

^{5 Ref} Evil men don't understand justice; But those who seek Yahweh understand it fully.

^{6 Ref} Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, Than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

^{7 Ref} Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; But he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

^{8 Ref} He who increases his wealth by excessive interest Gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

^{9 Ref} He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

^{10 Ref} Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, He will fall into his own trap; But the blameless will inherit good.

^{11 Ref} The rich man is wise in his own eyes; But the poor who has understanding sees through him.

^{12 Ref} When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

^{13 Ref} He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, But whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

^{14 Ref} Blessed is the man who always fears; But one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

^{15 Ref} As a roaring lion or a charging bear, So is a wicked ruler over helpless people.

^{16 Ref} A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.

^{17 Ref} A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; No one will support him.

^{18 Ref} Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; But one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.

^{19 Ref} One who works his land will have an abundance of food; But one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

^{20 Ref} A faithful man is rich with blessings; But one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

^{21 Ref} To show partiality is not good; Yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.

^{22 Ref} A stingy man hurries after riches, And doesn't know that poverty waits for him.

^{23 Ref} One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor Than one who flatters with the tongue.

^{24 Ref} Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, "It's not wrong." He is a partner with a destroyer.

^{25 Ref} One who is greedy stirs up strife; But one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.

^{26 Ref} One who trusts in himself is a fool; But one who walks in wisdom, he is kept safe.

^{27 Ref} One who gives to the poor has no lack; But one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

^{28 Ref} When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous thrive.