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