| 1 | The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are bold as a lion. |
| 2 | By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding [and] of knowledge, [its] stability is prolonged. |
| 3 | A poor man who oppresseth the helpless is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. |
| 4 | They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as keep the law contend with them. |
| 5 | Evil men understand not judgment; but they that seek Jehovah understand everything. |
| 6 | Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse, double in ways, though he be rich. |
| 7 | Whoso observeth the law is a son that hath understanding; but he that is a companion of profligates bringeth shame to his father. |
| 8 | He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor. |
| 9 | He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. |
| 10 | Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, shall himself fall into his own pit; but the perfect shall inherit good. |
| 11 | A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. |
| 12 | When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men conceal themselves. |
| 13 | He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall obtain mercy. |
| 14 | Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil. |
| 15 | A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people. |
| 16 | The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days. |
| 17 | A man laden with the blood of [any] person, fleeth to the pit: let no man stay him. |
| 18 | Whoso walketh in integrity shall be saved; but he that is perverted in [his] double ways, shall fall in one [of them]. |
| 19 | He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless shall have poverty enough. |
| 20 | A faithful man aboundeth with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. |
| 21 | To have respect of persons is not good; but for a piece of bread will a man transgress. |
| 22 | He that hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, and knoweth not that poverty shall come upon him. |
| 23 | He that rebuketh a man shall afterwards find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. |
| 24 | Whoso robbeth his father and his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, the same is the companion of a destroyer. |
| 25 | He that is puffed up in soul exciteth contention; but he that relieth upon Jehovah shall be made fat. |
| 26 | He that confideth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. |
| 27 | He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that withdraweth his eyes shall have many a curse. |
| 28 | When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase. |