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15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over a poor people. 16 The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. 17 A man that is laden with the blood of any person shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him. 18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. 19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. 20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished. 21 To have respect of persons is not good: neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread. 22 He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, and knoweth not that want shall come upon him. 23 He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. 24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. 25 He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. 26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. 27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. 28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. Proverbs 28:15-28, English Revised Version. Public domain.
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