1The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. 2For the transgression of a land many [are] its princes: but by a man of understanding [and] knowledge [its] state shall be prolonged. 3A poore man, if he oppresse the poore, is like a raging raine, that leaueth no foode. 4They that forsake the Law, prayse the wicked: but they that keepe the Law, set themselues against them. 5Wicked men vnderstand not iudgemnt: but they that seeke the Lord vnderstand all things. 6Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnesse, then hee that peruerteth his wayes, though he be riche. 7He that keepeth the Law, is a childe of vnderstanding: but hee that feedeth the gluttons, shameth his father. 8He that by interest and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. 9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination. 10He that causeth the righteous to go astray by an euill way, shal fall into his owne pit, and the vpright shall inherite good things. 11The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor man that hath understanding searcheth him out. 12When righteous [men] rejoice, [there is] great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. 13He that hideth his sinnes, shall not prosper: but he that confesseth, and forsaketh them, shall haue mercy. 14Happy [is] the man that feareth always: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. 15[As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is] a wicked ruler over the poor people. 16A prince destitute of vnderstanding, is also a great oppressour: but hee that hateth couetousnes, shall prolong his dayes. 17A man that doeth violence to the blood of [any] person shall flee to the pit; let no man sustain him. 18He that walketh vprightly, shalbe saued: but he that is froward in his wayes, shall once fall. 19He that tilleth his land, shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth the idle, shall be filled with pouertie. 20A faythfull man shall abound in blessings, and he that maketh haste to be riche, shall not be innocent. 21To have respect of persons [is] not good: for for a piece of bread [that] man will transgress. 22He that hasteneth to be rich [hath] an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. 23He that rebuketh a man, shall finde more fauour at length, then he that flattereth with his tongue. 24Hee that robbeth his father and mother, and sayth, It is no transgression, is the companion of a man that destroyeth. 25He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. 26Hee that trusteth in his owne heart, is a foole: but he that walketh in wisdome, shall be deliuered. 27He that giueth vnto the poore, shall not lacke: but he that hideth his eyes, shall haue many curses. 28When the wicked rise vp, men hide them selues: but when they perish, ye righteous increase.