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1The wicked flee, though no one pursues, but the righteous are bold like a lion. | 1The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion. |
2When a land transgresses, it gains a succession of leaders, but with an understanding and knowledgeable man, its stability endures. | 2A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order. |
3A poor man who oppresses the weak is like a rainstorm that destroys all the crops. | 3A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food. |
4Those who forsake the Law praise the wicked, but whoever keeps it fights them. | 4Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them. |
5Evil men don't understand justice, but whoever seeks the LORD understands it all. | 5Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully. |
6It's better to be poor and live a blameless life than to be rich but crooked in one's lifestyle. | 6Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse. |
7Whoever keeps the Law is a discerning son, but whoever keeps company with gluttons brings shame to his father. | 7A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father. |
8Whoever gains wealth by charging exorbitant interest collects it for someone who is kind to the poor. | 8He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor. |
9If someone quits listening to the Law even his prayer is detestable. | 9Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable. |
10Whoever misleads the upright along an evil way will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good. | 10He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good. |
11The rich man may be wise in his own opinion; but a discerning, poor man sees through him. | 11A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him. |
12When the righteous are victorious, there is great glory, but when the wicked arise, men hide themselves. | 12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. |
13Whoever hides his transgressions will not succeed, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will find mercy. | 13He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy. |
14Blessed is the man who always fears the LORD, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into disaster. | 14Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble. |
15A roaring lion and a charging bear— that's what a wicked tyrant is over poor people. | 15Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people. |
16A Commander-in-Chief who is a cruel oppressor lacks understanding, but whoever hates unjust gain will live longer. | 16A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days. |
17A guilty man tormented by bloodshed will be a lifelong fugitive; let no one support him. | 17A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him. |
18Whoever lives blamelessly will be delivered, but whoever is perverted will fall without warning. | 18He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall. |
19Whoever works his farmland will have abundant food, but whoever chases fantasies will become very poor. | 19The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty. |
20The faithful man will prosper with blessings, but whoever is in a hurry to get rich will not escape punishment. | 20A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished. |
21To show partiality isn't good, yet for a piece of bread the valiant will transgress. | 21To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread. |
22The miser is in a hurry to get wealthy, but he isn't aware that poverty will catch up with him. | 22A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him. |
23Whoever rebukes a man will later on find more favor than someone who flatters with his words. | 23He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue. |
24Whoever steals from his father or mother but claims, "It's no sin," is a companion to someone who demolishes. | 24He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys. |
25An arrogant man stirs up dissension, but anyone who trusts in the LORD prospers. | 25A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper. |
26Whoever trusts in himself is foolish, but whoever lives wisely will be kept safe. | 26He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe. |
27Whoever gives to the poor will never lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to their poverty will be cursed. | 27Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses. |
28When the wicked rise to power, people hide themselves, but when the wicked perish, the righteous increase. | 28When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish. |
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