Proverbs 28:11-21

¹¹The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

¹²When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

¹³He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

¹⁴Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

¹⁵As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, So is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

¹⁶The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

¹⁷A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.

¹⁸Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

¹⁹He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

²⁰A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.

²¹To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.