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The Righteous are as Bold as a Lion
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Warnings and Instructions
The wicked flee when no one is pursuing,
But the righteous are bold as a lion.
The wicked flee when no one is pursuing,
But the righteous are bold as a lion.
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
By the transgression of a land many are its princes,
But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.
But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures.
A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
A poor man who oppresses the lowly
Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.
Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.
They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked,
But those who keep the law strive with them.
But those who keep the law strive with them.
Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
Evil men do not understand justice,
But those who seek the LORD understand all things.
But those who seek the LORD understand all things.
Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity
Than he who is crooked though he be rich.
Than he who is crooked though he be rich.
Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
He who keeps the law is a discerning son,
But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.
But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
He who increases his wealth by interest and usury
Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.
Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
He who turns away his ear from listening to the law,
Even his prayer is an abomination.
Even his prayer is an abomination.
Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
He who leads the upright astray in an evil way
Will himself fall into his own pit,
But the blameless will inherit good.
Will himself fall into his own pit,
But the blameless will inherit good.
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
The rich man is wise in his own eyes,
But the poor who has understanding sees through him.
But the poor who has understanding sees through him.
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
When the righteous triumph, there is great glory,
But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion.
But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion.
Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
How blessed is the man who fears always,
But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
Like a roaring lion and a rushing bear
Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding,
But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
A man who is laden with the guilt of human blood
Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him.
Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him.
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
He who walks blamelessly will be delivered,
But he who is crooked will fall all at once.
But he who is crooked will fall all at once.
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
He who tills his land will have plenty of food,
But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty.
But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty.
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
A faithful man will abound with blessings,
But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished.
But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished.
To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
To show partiality is not good,
Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.
Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.
He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth
And does not know that want will come upon him.
And does not know that want will come upon him.
He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor
Than he who flatters with the tongue.
Than he who flatters with the tongue.
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
He who robs his father or his mother
And says, “It is not a transgression,”
Is the companion of a man who destroys.
And says, “It is not a transgression,”
Is the companion of a man who destroys.
He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
An arrogant man stirs up strife,
But he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
But he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
He who trusts in his own heart is a fool,
But he who walks wisely will be delivered.
But he who walks wisely will be delivered.
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
He who gives to the poor will never want,
But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses.
But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses.