2When there is transgression in a land, it hath many for its princes; but under a man of understanding and knowledge its prosperity will long continue.
3A poor man that oppresseth the indigent is like a sweeping rain which bringeth no bread.
4They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as observe the law contend with them.
5Bad 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.
7Whoso keepeth the law is an intelligent son; but he that is a companion of gluttons bringeth dishonor on his father.
Proverbs 28
Proverbs 28:2-7