| [an error occurred while processing this directive] | New American Standard Bible 1995 |
| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2By the transgression of a land many are its princes, But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3A poor man who oppresses the lowly Is like a driving rain which leaves no food. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But those who keep the law strive with them. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the LORD understand all things. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than he who is crooked though he be rich. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7He who keeps the law is a discerning son, But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8He who increases his wealth by interest and usury Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, Even his prayer is an abomination. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10He who leads the upright astray in an evil way Will himself fall into his own pit, But the blameless will inherit good. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding sees through him. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14How blessed is the man who fears always, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15Like a roaring lion and a rushing bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17A man who is laden with the guilt of human blood Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18He who walks blamelessly will be delivered, But he who is crooked will fall all at once. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19He who tills his land will have plenty of food, But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth And does not know that want will come upon him. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor Than he who flatters with the tongue. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24He who robs his father or his mother And says, "It is not a transgression," Is the companion of a man who destroys. |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25An arrogant man stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the LORD will prosper. |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will be delivered. |
| 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 27He who gives to the poor will never want, But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses. |
| 28[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase. |
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