PROVERBS 28:11-22

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.

²²He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, and knoweth not that want shall come upon him.