8
Whoever multiplies his wealth
1by interest and profit
2gathers it for him who is
3generous to the poor.
9
If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his
4prayer is an abomination.
10
Whoever misleads the upright into an evil way
5will fall into his own pit, but the blameless
6will have a goodly inheritance.
11
A rich man is wise in his
7own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding
8will find him out.
12
When
9the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when
10the wicked rise, people hide themselves.
13
Whoever
11conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who
12confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.
14
Blessed is the one who
13fears the LORD always, but whoever
14hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
15
Like
15a roaring lion or
16a charging bear is
17a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16
A ruler who
18lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
17
If one is burdened with
19the blood of another, he will be a fugitive until death; let no one help him.
18
20Whoever
21walks in integrity will be delivered, but he who is crooked in his ways will suddenly fall.