“1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold
as a lion.”
“2 For the transgression of a land many [are] the princes thereof: but
by a man of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be
prolonged.”
“3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor [is like] 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 the LORD
understand all [things].”
“6 Better [is] the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than [he that
is] perverse [in his] ways, though he [be] rich.”
“7 Whoso keepeth the law [is] a wise son: but he that is a companion
of riotous [men] shameth his father.”
“8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall
gather it for him that will pity the poor.”
“9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer
[shall be] abomination.”
“10 Whoso 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.”
“11 The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath
understanding searcheth him out.”
“12 When righteous [men] do rejoice, [there is] great glory: but when
the wicked rise, a man is hidden.”
“13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth
and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.”
“14 Happy [is] the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his
heart shall fall into mischief.”
“15 [As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is] a wicked ruler
over the poor people.”
“16 The prince that wanteth understanding [is] also a great oppressor:
[but] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.”
“17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of [any] person shall flee
to the pit; let no man stay him.”
“18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but [he that is] perverse
[in his] ways shall fall at once.”
“19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that
followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough.”
“20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh
haste to be rich shall not be innocent.”
“21 To have respect of persons [is] not good: for for a piece of bread
[that] man will transgress.”
“22 He that hasteth to be rich [hath] an evil eye, and considereth not
that poverty shall come upon him.”
“23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he
that flattereth with the tongue.”
“24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, [It is] no
transgression; the same [is] the companion of a destroyer.”
“25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that
putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.”
“26 He that trusteth 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 hideth
his eyes shall have many a curse. 28 When the wicked rise, men hide
themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.” (Proverbs
28:1-28 AV)
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