Proverbs 28:2-20

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.

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.

²⁰A faithful man shall abound with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.