| 1 | The wicked flee when no one pursues; But the righteous are as bold as a lion. |
| 2 | In rebellion, a land has many rulers, But order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge. |
| 3 | A needy man who oppresses the poor Is like a driving rain which leaves no crops. |
| 4 | Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; But those who keep the law contend with them. |
| 5 | Evil men don't understand justice; But those who seek Yahweh understand it fully. |
| 6 | Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, Than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich. |
| 7 | Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; But he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father. |
| 8 | He who increases his wealth by excessive interest Gathers it for one who has pity on the poor. |
| 9 | He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination. |
| 10 | Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, He will fall into his own trap; But the blameless will inherit good. |
| 11 | The rich man is wise in his own eyes; But the poor who has understanding sees through him. |
| 12 | When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. |
| 13 | He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, But whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. |
| 14 | Blessed is the man who always fears; But one who hardens his heart falls into trouble. |
| 15 | As a roaring lion or a charging bear, So is a wicked ruler over helpless people. |
| 16 | The ruler who lacks judgment is a great tyrant. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days. |
| 17 | A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; No one will support him. |
| 18 | Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; But one with perverse ways will fall suddenly. |
| 19 | One who works his land will have an abundance of food; But one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty. |
| 20 | A faithful man is rich with blessings; But one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished. |
| 21 | To show partiality is not good; Yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread. |
| 22 | A stingy man hurries after riches, And doesn't know that poverty waits for him. |
| 23 | One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor Than one who flatters with the tongue. |
| 24 | Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, 'It's not wrong.' He is a partner with a destroyer. |
| 25 | One who is greedy stirs up strife; But one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper. |
| 26 | One who trusts in himself is a fool; But one who walks in wisdom, he is kept safe. |
| 27 | One who gives to the poor has no lack; But one who closes his eyes will have many curses. |
| 28 | When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous thrive. |