1The wicked flee when no one pursues,
2A land in rebellion has many rulers,
3A destitute leader who oppresses the poor
4Those who forsake the law praise the wicked,
5Evil men do not understand justice,
6Better a poor man who walks with integrity
7A discerning son keeps the law,
8He who increases his wealth by interest and usury
9Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law,
10He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit,
11A rich man is wise in his own eyes,
12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory,
13He who conceals his sins will not prosper,
14Blessed is the man who is always reverent,28:14 Or always fears the LORD; Hebrew does not include the LORD.
15Like a roaring lion or a charging bear
16A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor,
17A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit;28:17 Or will be a fugitive until death
18He who walks with integrity will be kept safe,
19The one who works his land will have plenty of food,
20A faithful man will abound with blessings,
21To show partiality is not good,
22A stingy man 28:22 Hebrew A man whose eye is evil hastens after wealth
23He who rebukes a man will later find more favor
24He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,”
25A greedy man stirs up strife,
26He who trusts in himself is a fool,
27Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need,
28When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves;