T<\/span>he wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.<\/span><\/p>\n 2<\/sup>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.<\/span> <\/p>\n 3<\/sup>A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.<\/span> <\/p>\n 4<\/sup>They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.<\/span> <\/p>\n 5<\/sup>Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.<\/span> <\/p>\n 6<\/sup>Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.<\/span> <\/p>\n 7<\/sup>Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.<\/span> <\/p>\n 8<\/sup>He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.<\/span> <\/p>\n 9<\/sup>He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.<\/span> <\/p>\n 10<\/sup>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.<\/span> <\/p>\n 11<\/sup>The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.<\/span> <\/p>\n 12<\/sup>When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.<\/span> <\/p>\n 13<\/sup>He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.<\/span> <\/p>\n 14<\/sup>Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.<\/span> <\/p>\n 15<\/sup>As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.<\/span> <\/p>\n 16<\/sup>The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.<\/span> <\/p>\n 17<\/sup>A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.<\/span> <\/p>\n 18<\/sup>Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.<\/span> <\/p>\n 19<\/sup>He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.<\/span> <\/p>\n 20<\/sup>A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.<\/span> <\/p>\n 21<\/sup>To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.<\/span> <\/p>\n 22<\/sup>He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.<\/span> <\/p>\n 23<\/sup>He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.<\/span> <\/p>\n 24<\/sup>Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.<\/span> <\/p>\n 25<\/sup>He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.<\/span> <\/p>\n 26<\/sup>He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.<\/span> <\/p>\n 27<\/sup>He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.<\/span> <\/p>\n 28<\/sup>When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.<\/span> <\/p>\n