Proverbs 28:12-19

¹²When the righteous exult, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men must be sought for.

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 evil.

¹⁵As a roaring lion, and a ravenous 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 hasten his steps unto the pit; none will support him.

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

¹⁹He that tilleth his ground shall have plenty of bread; but he that followeth after vain things shall have poverty enough.