| 1 | The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion. |
| 2 | When a land transgresses it has many rulers; but with men of understanding and knowledge its stability will long continue. |
| 3 | A poor man who oppresses the poor is a beating rain that leaves no food. |
| 4 | Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law strive against them. |
| 5 | Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it completely. |
| 6 | Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is perverse in his ways. |
| 7 | He who keeps the law is a wise son, but a companion of gluttons shames his father. |
| 8 | He who augments his wealth by interest and increase gathers it for him who is kind to the poor. |
| 9 | If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. |
| 10 | He who misleads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit; but the blameless will have a goodly inheritance. |
| 11 | A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out. |
| 12 | When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. |
| 13 | He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. |
| 14 | Blessed is the man who fears the LORD always; but he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity. |
| 15 | Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a poor people. |
| 16 | A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor; but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days. |
| 17 | If a man is burdened with the blood of another, let him be a fugitive until death; let no one help him. |
| 18 | He who walks in integrity will be delivered, but he who is perverse in his ways will fall into a pit. |
| 19 | He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty. |
| 20 | A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished. |
| 21 | To show partiality is not good; but for a piece of bread a man will do wrong. |
| 22 | A miserly man hastens after wealth, and does not know that want will come upon him. |
| 23 | He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than he who flatters with his tongue. |
| 24 | He who robs his father or his mother and says, "That is no transgression," is the companion of a man who destroys. |
| 25 | A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will be enriched. |
| 26 | He who trusts in his own mind is a fool; but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered. |
| 27 | He who gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse. |
| 28 | When the wicked rise, men hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase. |
| 1 | He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck will suddenly be broken beyond healing. |
| 2 | When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan. |
| 3 | He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but one who keeps company with harlots squanders his substance. |
| 4 | By justice a king gives stability to the land, but one who exacts gifts ruins it. |
| 5 | A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. |
| 6 | An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices. |
| 7 | A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge. |
| 8 | Scoffers set a city aflame, but wise men turn away wrath. |
| 9 | If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet. |
| 10 | Bloodthirsty men hate one who is blameless, and the wicked seek his life. |
| 11 | A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man quietly holds it back. |
| 12 | If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked. |
| 13 | The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the LORD gives light to the eyes of both. |
| 14 | If a king judges the poor with equity his throne will be established for ever. |
| 15 | The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. |
| 16 | When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases; but the righteous will look upon their downfall. |
| 17 | Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart. |
| 18 | Where there is no prophecy the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law. |
| 19 | By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not give heed. |
| 20 | Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him. |
| 21 | He who pampers his servant from childhood, will in the end find him his heir. |
| 22 | A man of wrath stirs up strife, and a man given to anger causes much transgression. |
| 23 | A man's pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor. |
| 24 | The partner of a thief hates his own life; he hears the curse, but discloses nothing. |
| 25 | The fear of man lays a snare, but he who trusts in the LORD is safe. |
| 26 | Many seek the favor of a ruler, but from the LORD a man gets justice. |
| 27 | An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but he whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked. |
