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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.
The Righteous Are Bold as a Lion
The wicked flee when no one pursues,
But the righteous are bold as a lion.
The wicked flee when no one pursues,
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.
Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes;
But by a man of understanding and knowledge
Right will be prolonged.
But by a man of understanding and knowledge
Right will be prolonged.
A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth 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 such as keep the law contend with them.
But such as keep the law contend 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.
But those who seek the Lord understand all.
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 one perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Than one perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son,
But a companion of gluttons shames his father.
But a companion of gluttons shames his father.
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion
Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.
Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
One who turns away his ear from hearing 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.
Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way,
He himself will fall into his own pit;
But the blameless will inherit good.
He himself will 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 searches him out.
But the poor who has understanding searches him out.
When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
He who covers his sins will not prosper,
But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.
But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.
Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
Happy is the man who is always reverent,
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 charging bear
Is a wicked ruler over poor people.
Is a wicked ruler over poor people.
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor,
But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.
But he who hates covetousness 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 burdened with bloodshed will flee into a pit;
Let no one help him.
Let no one help him.
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall 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 bread,
But he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough!
But he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough!
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 hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.
But he who hastens 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.
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 riches,
And does not consider that poverty will come upon him.
And does not consider that poverty 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 find more favor afterward
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.
Whoever robs his father or his mother,
And says, “It is no transgression,”
The same is companion to a destroyer.
And says, “It is no transgression,”
The same is companion to a destroyer.
He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife,
But he who trusts in the Lord will be prospered.
But he who trusts in the Lord will be prospered.
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 whoever walks wisely will be delivered.
But whoever 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 not lack,
But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.
But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.