1<\/sup>The impious flees, though no one pursues. But the just, like a confident lion, shall be without dread.<\/span> <\/p>\n 2<\/sup>Because of the sins of the land, it has many princes. And because of the wisdom of a man, and the knowledge of those things that are said, the life of the leader shall be prolonged.<\/span> <\/p>\n 3<\/sup>A poor man slandering the poor is like a violent rainstorm in advance of a famine.<\/span> <\/p>\n 4<\/sup>Those who abandon the law praise the impious. Those who guard it are inflamed against him.<\/span> <\/p>\n 5<\/sup>Evil men do not intend judgment. But those who inquire after the Lord turn their souls toward all things.<\/span> <\/p>\n 6<\/sup>Better is the pauper walking in his simplicity, than the rich walking in ways of depravity.<\/span> <\/p>\n 7<\/sup>Whoever keeps the law is a wise son. But whoever feeds gluttons brings shame to his father.<\/span> <\/p>\n 8<\/sup>Whoever piles up riches by usury and profit gathers them for him who will give freely to the poor.<\/span> <\/p>\n 9<\/sup>Whoever turns away his ears from listening to the law: his prayer will be detestable.<\/span> <\/p>\n 10<\/sup>Whoever deceives the just in a malicious way will fall into his own perdition. And the simple shall possess his goods.<\/span> <\/p>\n 11<\/sup>The rich one seems wise to himself. But the poor one, being prudent, shall evaluate him.<\/span> <\/p>\n 12<\/sup>In the exultation of the just, there is great glory. When the impious reign, men are brought to ruin.<\/span> <\/p>\n 13<\/sup>Whoever hides his crimes will not be guided. But whoever will have confessed and abandoned them shall overtake mercy.<\/span> <\/p>\n 14<\/sup>Blessed is the man who is ever fearful. Yet truly, whoever is hardened in mind will fall into evil.<\/span> <\/p>\n 15<\/sup>An impious leader over a poor people is like a roaring lion and a hungry bear.<\/span> <\/p>\n 16<\/sup>A leader destitute of prudence will oppress many through false accusations. But whoever hates avarice shall prolong his days.<\/span> <\/p>\n 17<\/sup>A man who slanders the blood of a life, even if he flees to the pit, no one will tolerate him.<\/span> <\/p>\n 18<\/sup>Whoever walks simply shall be saved. Whoever is perverse in his steps will fall all at once.<\/span> <\/p>\n 19<\/sup>Whoever works his land shall be satisfied with bread. But whoever pursues leisure will be filled with need.<\/span> <\/p>\n 20<\/sup>A faithful man shall be greatly praised. But whoever rushes to become rich will not be innocent.<\/span> <\/p>\n 21<\/sup>Whoever shows favoritism in judgment does not do well; even if it is for a morsel of bread, he forsakes the truth.<\/span> <\/p>\n 22<\/sup>A man who hurries to become rich, and who envies others, does not know that destitution will overwhelm him.<\/span> <\/p>\n 23<\/sup>Whoever corrects a man, afterward he shall find favor with him, more so than he who deceives him with a flattering tongue.<\/span> <\/p>\n 24<\/sup>Whoever takes away anything from his father or mother, and who says, “This is not a sin,” is the associate of a murderer.<\/span> <\/p>\n 25<\/sup>Whoever boasts and enlarges himself stirs up conflicts. Yet truly, whoever trusts in the Lord will be healed.<\/span> <\/p>\n 26<\/sup>Whoever trusts in his own heart is a fool. But whoever treads wisely, the same shall be saved.<\/span> <\/p>\n 27<\/sup>Whoever gives to the poor shall not be in need. Whoever despises his petition will suffer scarcity.<\/span> <\/p>\n 28<\/sup>When the impious rise up, men will hide themselves. When they perish, the just shall be multiplied.<\/span> <\/p>\n