He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion.

The wicked flee when no one is pursuing,
But the righteous are bold as a lion.

He who turns away his ear from listening to the law,
Even his prayer is an abomination.

He who trusts in his own heart is a fool,
But he who walks wisely will be delivered.

A faithful man will abound with blessings,
But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished.

He who gives to the poor will never want,
But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses.

He who tills his land will have plenty of food,
But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty.

He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor
Than he who flatters with the tongue.

He who increases his wealth by interest and usury
Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.

By the transgression of a land many are its princes,
But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.

An arrogant man stirs up strife,
But he who trusts in the Lord will prosper.

How blessed is the man who fears always,
But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

Better is the poor who walks in his integrity
Than he who is crooked though he be rich.

He who keeps the law is a discerning son,
But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.

A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth
And does not know that want will come upon him.

Those who forsake the law praise the wicked,
But those who keep the law strive with them.

Like a roaring lion and a rushing bear
Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

A poor man who oppresses the lowly
Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.

He who walks blamelessly will be delivered,
But he who is crooked will fall all at once.

A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding,
But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

Evil men do not understand justice,
But those who seek the Lord understand all things.

A man who is laden with the guilt of human blood
Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him.

He who leads the upright astray in an evil way
Will himself fall into his own pit,
But the blameless will inherit good.

The rich man is wise in his own eyes,
But the poor who has understanding sees through him.

To show partiality is not good,
Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.

He who robs his father or his mother
And says, “It is not a transgression,”
Is the companion of a man who destroys.

When the righteous triumph, there is great glory,
But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;
But when they perish, the righteous increase.