The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous… The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion 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. {by…: or, by men of understanding and wisdom shall they likewise be prolonged} A poor man that oppresseth the poor {is like} a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. {which…: Heb. without food} They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all {things}. Better {is} the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than {he that is} perverse {in his} ways, though he {be} rich. Whoso keepeth the law {is} a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous {men} shameth his father. {is a companion…: or, feedeth gluttons} He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. {unjust…: Heb. by increase} He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer {shall be} abomination. 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. The rich man {is} wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. {own…: Heb. eyes} When righteous {men} do rejoice, {there is} great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. {hidden: or, sought for} He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh {them} shall have mercy. Happy {is} the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. {As} a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; {so is} a wicked ruler over the poor people. The prince that wanteth understanding {is} also a great oppressor: {but} he that hateth covetousness shall prolong {his} days. A man that doeth violence to the blood of {any} person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but {he that is} perverse {in his} ways shall fall at once. He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain {persons} shall have poverty enough. A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. {innocent: or, unpunished} To have respect of persons {is} not good: for for a piece of bread {that} man will transgress. He that hasteth to be rich {hath} an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. {hasteth…: or, hath an evil eye hasteth to be rich} He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, {It is} no transgression; the same {is} the companion of a destroyer. {a destroyer: Heb. a man destroying} He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.