Various maxims and observations of Solomon, collected by the men of Hezekiah, about kings, and other subjects of both private and public concern.
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1The 1wicked flee when no man pursueth: but 2the righteous are bold as a lion.
2For 1the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: 2but aby a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
3A 1poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain awhich leaveth no food.
4They 1that forsake the law 2praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
51Evil men understand not judgment: but 2they that seek the Lord understand all things.
61Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
71Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: 2but he that ais a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
8He 1that aby usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
9He 1that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, 2even his prayer shall be abomination.
101Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but 2the upright shall have good things in possession.
11The 1rich man is wise ain his own conceit; but 2the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
121When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is ahidden.
13He 1that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
141Happy is the man that feareth alway: 2but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15as1a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
16The 1prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but2he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17A 1man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
181Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
19He 1that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
20A 1faithful man shall abound with blessings: 2but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be ainnocent.
21To 1have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
22aHe that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, 1and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
231He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
24Whoso 1robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of aa destroyer.
25He 1that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: 2but he that putteth his trust in the Lord3shall be made fat.
26He 1that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: 2but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
27He 1that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
281When the wicked rise, men 2hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.