| 1 | The evil man goes running away when no man is after him, but the upright are without fear, like the lion. |
| 2 | Because of the sin of the land, its troubles are increased; but by a man of wisdom and knowledge they will be put out like a fire. |
| 3 | A man of wealth who is cruel to the poor is like a violent rain causing destruction of food. |
| 4 | Those who have no respect for the law give praise to the evil-doer; but such as keep the law are against him. |
| 5 | Evil men have no knowledge of what is right; but those who go after the Lord have knowledge of all things. |
| 6 | Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are not straight. |
| 7 | He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who keeps company with feasters puts shame on his father. |
| 8 | He who makes his wealth greater by taking interest, only gets it together for him who has pity on the poor. |
| 9 | As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting. |
| 10 | Anyone causing the upright to go wandering in an evil way, will himself go down into the hole he has made; but the upright will have good things for their heritage. |
| 11 | The man of wealth seems to himself to be wise, but the poor man who has sense has a low opinion of him. |
| 12 | When the upright do well, there is great glory; but when evil-doers are lifted up, men do not let themselves be seen. |
| 13 | He who keeps his sins secret will not do well; but one who is open about them, and gives them up, will get mercy. |
| 14 | Happy is the man in whom is the fear of the Lord at all times; but he whose heart is hard will come into trouble. |
| 15 | Like a loud-voiced lion and a wandering bear, is an evil ruler over a poor people. |
| 16 | The prince who has no sense is a cruel ruler; but he who has no desire to get profit for himself will have long life. |
| 17 | One who has been the cause of a man's death will go in flight to the underworld: let no man give him help. |
| 18 | He whose ways are upright will be safe, but sudden will be the fall of him whose ways are twisted. |
| 19 | By ploughing his land a man will have bread in full measure; but he who goes after good-for-nothing persons will be poor enough. |
| 20 | A man of good faith will have great blessing, but one attempting to get wealth quickly will not go free from punishment. |
| 21 | It is not good to have respect for a man's position: for a man will do wrong for a bit of bread. |
| 22 | He who is ever desiring wealth goes running after money, and does not see that need will come on him. |
| 23 | He who says words of protest to a man will later have more approval than one who says smooth words with his tongue. |
| 24 | He who takes from his father or his mother what is theirs by right, and says, It is no sin; is the same as a taker of life. |
| 25 | He who is ever desiring profit is a cause of fighting; but he who puts his faith in the Lord will be made fat. |
| 26 | He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe. |
| 27 | He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them. |
| 28 | When evil-doers are lifted up, men take cover; but when destruction overtakes them, the upright are increased. |