10
Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evilway, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
11
The richman is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
12
When righteous men do rejoice, there is greatglory: but when the wickedrise, a man is hidden.[a]
13
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
14
Happy is the man that fearethalway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15
As a roaringlion, and a rangingbear; so is a wickedruler over the poorpeople.
16
The prince that wantethunderstanding is also a greatoppressor: but he that hatethcovetousness shall prolong his days.
17
A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
18
Whoso walkethuprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
19
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
20
A faithfulman shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.[b]
In this chapter we have a short history of the reign of Abijam, 1Ki 15:1-8 and of Asa, 1Ki 14:9-24, both kings of Judah; and of the reigns of Nadab the son of Jeroboam, and of Baasha, who destroyed his family, both kings of Israel, 1Ki 15:25-34.