12
When the just are triumphant, there is great rejoicing, but when the wicked rise up, people hide.
13
He who conceals his sins will not succeed; he who confesses and abandons them will gain mercy.
14
Happy the person who is never without fear, but he who hardens his heart will fall into misfortune.
15
Like a roaring lion or a bear prowling for food is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16
A prince without discernment is a cruel oppressor, but one who hates greed will prolong his life.
17
Let a man weighed down with anyone's blood flee to a pit; give him no support.
18
Whoever lives blamelessly will be saved, but he whose ways are crooked will fall in one [of those ways].
19
He who farms his land will have plenty of food, but he who follows futilities will have plenty of poverty.
20
A trustworthy person will receive many blessings, but one rushing to get rich will not go unpunished.
21
To show partiality is not good, though a person may do wrong for a crust of bread.
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He who is greedy rushes after riches, not knowing that want will overtake him.