Proverbs 28:4-19

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.

⁸He that increaseth his wealth by interest and usury will gather it for him that will be kind to the poor.

⁹When one turneth away his ear so as not to listen to the law, even his prayer becometh an abomination.

¹⁰Whoso causeth the upright to go astray on an evil way, will surely fall into his own ditch; but the men of integrity will inherit what is good.

¹¹The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the indigent that hath understanding can search him through.

¹²When the righteous exult, there is great splendor; but when the wicked rise up, a man hath to be sought for.

¹³He that concealeth his transgressions will not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them will obtain mercy.

¹⁴Happy is the man that always dreadeth to do evil; but he that hardeneth his heart will fall into unhappiness.

¹⁵As a roaring lion, and a greedy bear, so is a wicked ruler over an indigent people.

¹⁶The prince that is void of understanding is also a great oppressor; but he that hateth unjust gain will prolong his days.

¹⁷A man oppressed by the load of having shed human blood will flee even to the pit: let no man hold him.

¹⁸Whoso walketh in integrity will be saved; but he that walketh perversely on two paths, will fall on one.

¹⁹He that tilleth his ground will have plenty of bread; but he that runneth after idle persons will have enough of poverty.