Proverbs 28:11-22

¹¹The rich person may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor person who has understanding will find him out.

¹²When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked arise, people are sought out.

¹³The one who hides his sins will not prosper, but the one who confesses them and forsakes them will be shown mercy.

¹⁴The one who always lives with reverence is blessed, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into trouble.

¹⁵Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over poor people.

¹⁶The ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, but the one who hates dishonesty will prolong his days.

¹⁷If a man is guilty because he has shed someone's blood, he will be a fugitive until death and no one will help him.

¹⁸Whoever walks with integrity will be kept safe, but the one whose way is crooked will suddenly fall.

¹⁹The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.

²⁰A faithful man will have great blessings, but the one who gets rich quickly will not go unpunished.

²¹It is not good to show partiality, but for a piece of bread a man will do wrong.

²²A stingy man hurries after riches, but he does not know that poverty will come upon him.