Proverbs 28:2-15

²For the transgression of the land there are many princes thereof: but by a man of vnderstanding and knowledge a realme likewise endureth long.

³A poore man, if he oppresse the poore, is like a raging raine, that leaueth no foode.

⁴They that forsake the Law, prayse the wicked: but they that keepe the Law, set themselues against them.

⁵Wicked men vnderstand not iudgemnt: but they that seeke the Lord vnderstand all things.

⁶Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnesse, then hee that peruerteth his wayes, though he be riche.

⁷He that keepeth the Law, is a childe of vnderstanding: but hee that feedeth the gluttons, shameth his father.

⁸He that increaseth his riches by vsurie and interest, gathereth them for him that will be mercifull vnto the poore.

⁹He that turneth away his eare from hearing the Law, euen his prayer shalbe abominable.

¹⁰He that causeth the righteous to go astray by an euill way, shall fall into his owne pit, and the vpright shall inherite good things.

¹¹The riche man is wise in his owne conceite: but the poore that hath vnderstanding, can trie him.

¹²When righteous men reioyce, there is great glory: but when the wicked come vp, the man is tried.

¹³He that hideth his sinnes, shall not prosper: but he that confesseth, and forsaketh them, shall haue mercy.

¹⁴Blessed is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into euill.

¹⁵As a roaring lyon, and an hungry beare, so is a wicked ruler ouer the poore people.