1 But the righteous area Lit confidentbold as a lion. | |
2 The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, | |
2 By the transgression of a land many are its princes,
But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures. | |
3 A poor man who oppresses the lowly
Is like a driving rainb Lit and there is no breadwhich leaves no food. | |
4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked,
But those who keep the law strive with them. | |
5 Evil men do not understand justice,
But those who seek the LORD understand all things. | |
6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity
Than he who isc Lit perverse of two wayscrooked though he be rich. | |
7 He who keeps the law is a discerning son,
But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father. | |
8 He who increases his wealth by interest and usury
Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor. | |
9 He who turns away his ear from listening to the law,
Even his prayer is an abomination. | |
10 He who leads the upright astray in an evil way
Will himself fall into his own pit,
But the blameless will inherit good. | |
11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes,
But the poor who has understandingd Lit examines himsees through him. | |
12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory,
But when the wicked rise, mene Lit will be searched forhide themselves. | |
13 He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion. | |
14 How blessed is the man who fears always,
But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity. | |
15 Like a roaring lion and a rushing bear
Is a wicked ruler over a poor people. | |
16 A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding,
But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days. | |
17 A man who is laden with the guilt of human blood
Willf Lit flee to the pitbe a fugitive until death; let no one support him. | |
18 He who walks blamelessly will be delivered,
But he who isg Lit perverse of two wayscrooked will fall all at once. | |
19 He who tills his land will have plenty of food,
But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty. | |
20 A faithful man will abound with blessings,
But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished. | |
21 Toh Lit regard the faceshow partiality is not good,
Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress. | |
22 A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth
And does not know that want will come upon him. | |
23 He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor
Than he who flatters with the tongue. | |
24 He who robs his father or his mother
And says, “It is not a transgression,”
Is the companion of a man who destroys. | |
25 Ani Lit broad soularrogant man stirs up strife,
But he who trusts in the LORD willj Lit be made fatprosper. | |
26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool,
But he who walks wisely will be delivered. | |
27 He who gives to the poor will never want,
But he whok Lit hidesshuts his eyes will have many curses. | |
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;
But when they perish, the righteous increase. | |
