| 1 The wicked man runs away even when no one is after him but the virtuous man feels as safe as a lion. | |
| 2 A country, for its sins, has many rulers; but with one wise ruler there is stability. | |
| 3 The evildoer oppressing the poor is like destructive floods which leave no food. | |
| 4 Those who foresake the Law applaud evil; those faithful to the Law fight evil. | |
| 5 The wicked have no understanding of justice but those who seek Yahweh understand all. | |
| 6 Better the poor but honest life than devious living, with riches. | |
| 7 A clever man keeps the Law, while he who associates with scoundrels brings shame to his father. | |
| 8 He who adds to his wealth by usury and greed amasses it for another who has compassion on the poor. | |
| 9 If anyone turns a deaf ear to the Law, even his prayer is contaminated by sin. | |
| 10 He who leads the virtuous astray will fall into his own trap. The upright will inherit happiness. | |
| 11 The rich man thinks himself wise while the poor but sensible man knows how to show him up. | |
| 12 When the virtuous triumph, there is great feasting, but when the wicked dominate, everybody hides. | |
| 13 Whoever conceals his faults will not prosper, but he who confesses and renounces them will be shown mercy. | |
| 14 Happy the one who always lives in the fear of God; he who hardens his heart will fall on disaster. | |
| 15 A roaring lion, a hungry bear, such is the bad leader of a poor people. | |
| 16 The ruler lacking intelligence multiplies oppression; but he who abhors greed will endure. | |
| 17 The man wanted for murder will be on the run until death. Let him go! | |
| 18 He who goes his way honestly will be saved, he who vacillates between two ways will fall in one of them. | |
| 19 He who tends his land will have an abundance of bread, while he who chases illusions will have his fill of misery. | |
| 20 The trustworthy man will be heaped with blessings, but he who is preoccupied with getting rich will not be guiltless. | |
| 21 It is not good to show partiality but a man will do wrong for a mouthful of bread. | |
| 22 The greedy-eyed man is on the lookout for wealth not knowing that misfortune will befall him. | |
| 23 He who reproves another will eventually enjoy more favor than the flatterer. | |
| 24 He who steals from his father and mother saying, “It’s not a sin,” is just like a criminal. | |
| 25 The greedy man brings about trouble; but he who trusts in Yahweh will be filled with good things. | |
| 26 He who trusts in himself is just like a fool; while he who walks wisely will be saved. | |
| 27 He who gives to the poor will not be in need; but he who turns a blind eye to them will have his fill of disgrace. | |
| 28 When the wicked triumph, everybody hides; but when they perish, the virtuous multiply. | |
