9
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
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.
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.