1The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
2The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
3For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.28.2 by…: or, by men of understanding and wisdom shall they likewise be prolonged
4For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.28.2 by…: or, by men of understanding and wisdom shall they likewise be prolonged
5A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.28.3 which…: Heb. without food
6A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.28.3 which…: Heb. without food
7They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
8They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
9Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
10Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
11Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
12Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
13Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.28.7 is a companion…: or, feedeth gluttons
14Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.28.7 is a companion…: or, feedeth gluttons
15He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.28.8 unjust…: Heb. by increase
16He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.28.8 unjust…: Heb. by increase
17He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
18He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
19Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
20Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
21The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.28.11 own…: Heb. eyes
22The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.28.11 own…: Heb. eyes
23When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.28.12 hidden: or, sought for
24When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.28.12 hidden: or, sought for
25He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
26He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
27Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
28Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
29As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
30As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
31The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
32The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
33A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
34A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
35Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
36Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
37He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
38He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
39A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.28.20 innocent: or, unpunished
40A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.28.20 innocent: or, unpunished
41To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
42To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
43He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.28.22 hasteth…: or, hath and evil eye hasteth to be rich
44He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.28.22 hasteth…: or, hath and evil eye hasteth to be rich
45He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
46He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
47Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.28.24 a destroyer: Heb. a man destroying
48Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.28.24 a destroyer: Heb. a man destroying
49He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
50He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
51He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
52He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
53He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
54He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
55When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
56When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.