Skip to content- 1Verse 1. The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
- 2Verse 2. A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
- 3Verse 3. A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
- 4Verse 4. Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.
- 5Verse 5. Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.
- 6Verse 6. Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
- 7Verse 7. A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
- 8Verse 8. He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.
- 9Verse 9. Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
- 10Verse 10. He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
- 11Verse 11. A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
- 12Verse 12. When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
- 13Verse 13. He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
- 14Verse 14. Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
- 15Verse 15. Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
- 16Verse 16. A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
- 17Verse 17. A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.
- 18Verse 18. He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.
- 19Verse 19. The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
- 20Verse 20. A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
- 21Verse 21. To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
- 22Verse 22. A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.
- 23Verse 23. He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.
- 24Verse 24. He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.
- 25Verse 25. A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
- 26Verse 26. He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
- 27Verse 27. Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.
- 28Verse 28. When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.