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