Proverbs 28:2-13

²For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding and knowledge established order shall long continue.

³A poor man that oppresseth the weak is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

⁴They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as keep the law contend with them.

⁵Evil men understand not justice; but they that seek the LORD understand all things.

⁶Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

⁷A wise son observeth the teaching; but he that is a companion of gluttonous men shameth his father.

⁸He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.

⁹He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit; but the whole-hearted shall inherit good.

¹¹The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him through.

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.