1The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. Many Bible Versions
2For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. Many Bible Versions
3A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. Many Bible Versions
4They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. Many Bible Versions
5Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the Lord understand all things. Many Bible Versions
6Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. Many Bible Versions
7Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. Many Bible Versions
8He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. Many Bible Versions
9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. Many Bible Versions
10Whoso 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. Many Bible Versions
11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. Many Bible Versions
12When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. Many Bible Versions
13He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. Many Bible Versions
14Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. Many Bible Versions
15As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. Many Bible Versions
16The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. Many Bible Versions
17A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. Many Bible Versions
18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. Many Bible Versions
19He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. Many Bible Versions
20A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. Many Bible Versions
21To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress. Many Bible Versions
22He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. Many Bible Versions
23He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. Many Bible Versions
24Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. Many Bible Versions
25He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat. Many Bible Versions
26He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. Many Bible Versions
27He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. Many Bible Versions
28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. Many Bible Versions