CLV(i)
1 The wicked man flees when there is no one pursuing, Yet the righteous trust confidently like a sheltered lion."
2 With transgression in a country, it's chiefs are many, Yet with a man of understanding who knows properly, it shall be prolonged."
3 A wicked master, who extorts from the poor, Is a flattening rain that makes no nourishment."
4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, Yet those who keep the law struggle against them."
5 Evil men do not understand right judgment, Yet those who seek Yahweh understand it all."
6 Better is a destitute man who walks in his integrity Than one whose ways are perverse, though he be rich."
7 He who preserves the law is an understanding son, Yet he who associates with prodigals puts his father to shame."
8 He who increases his wealth by interest and by increase Is getting it together for him who is gracious to the poor.
9 He who keeps his ear away from hearing the law--Even his prayer is an abhorrence.
10 He who causes the upright to err into an evil way He himself shall fall into his own pit, Yet the flawless shall have a good allotment."
11 A rich man may be wise in his own eyes, Yet an understanding poor man shall investigate him."
12 When the righteous are glad there is great felicity everywhere, Yet when the wicked rise humanity must lie low."
13 He who covers his transgressions shall not prosper, Yet he who confesses and forsakes them shall receive compassion."
14 Happy is the man who is in awe continually, Yet he whose heart is obstinate shall fall into peril."
15 A growling lion and a prowling bear--Such is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16 A governor attempting many extortions lacks comprehension, But one who hates greed shall prolong his days."
17 A man threatened by shedding the blood of a soul shall flee until descending to the crypt. Let them not uphold him.
18 He who walks flawlessly shall be kept in safety, Yet he whose ways are perverse shall fall into a pit."
19 He who serves his ground shall be fully repaid with bread, Yet he who pursues empty dreams shall be fully repaid with destitution."
20 A faithful man shall have many blessings, Yet he who rushes to be rich shall not be held innocent."
21 To be biased is not good, Yet for a morsel of bread a master may transgress."
22 A man who is stingy of eye is rash to get wealth, Yet he does not know that want shall come to him."
23 He who reproves a man shall find more grace afterward Than he who is slick of tongue.
24 He who pillages from his father and his mother And says, This is not transgression, He is partner to the corrupt man."
25 A pretentious soul stirs up a quarrel, Yet he who trusts in Yahweh shall be conferred with richness."
26 He who trusts in his own heart is stupid, Yet he who walks in wisdom shall escape from harm."
27 He who gives to the destitute person shall have no lack, Yet for him who obscures his eyes from them are many curses."
28 When the wicked rise, humanity must get concealed, Yet when they perish, the righteous increase."