משלי כח

A wicked person flees though no one gives chase,
But the righteous are as confident as a lion.

When there is rebellion in the land, many are its rulers;
But with someone who has understanding and knowledge, stability will last.

A poor man who withholds what is due to the wretched
Is like a destructive rain that leaves no food.

Those who forsake instruction praise the wicked,
But those who heed instruction fight them.

The wicked cannot discern judgment,
But those who seek GOD discern all things.

Better is a poor man who lives blamelessly
Than a rich man whose ways are crooked.

An intelligent son heeds instruction,
But he who keeps company with gluttons disgraces his father.

He who increases his wealth by loans at discount or interest
Amasses it for one who is generous to the poor.

He who turns a deaf ear to instruction—
His prayer is an abomination.

He who misleads the upright into an evil course
Will fall into his own pit,
But the blameless will prosper.

A rich man is clever in his own eyes,
But a perceptive pauper can see through him.

When the righteous exult there is great glory,
But when the wicked rise up, everyone makes themselves scarce.

No one who covers up faults will succeed;
One who confesses and gives them up will find mercy.

Happy is the person who is anxious always,
But one who is hard-hearted falls into misfortune.

A roaring lion and a prowling bear
Is a wicked man ruling a helpless people.

A prince who lacks understanding is very oppressive;
One who spurns ill-gotten gains will live long.

Anyone oppressed by bloodguilt will flee to a pit;
Let none offer support.

One who lives blamelessly will be delivered,
But one whose ways are crooked will fall all at once.

Those who till their land will have food in plenty,
But those who pursue vanities will have poverty in plenty.

A dependable man will receive many blessings,
But one in a hurry to get rich will not go unpunished.

To be partial is not right;
Even one who is valiant may do wrong for a piece of bread.

A miserly man runs after wealth;
He does not realize that loss will overtake it.

One who reproves a person will in the end
Find more favor than a flatterer.

Anyone who robs their father and mother and says, “It is no offense,”
Is the companion to a vandal.

A gaping maw provokes quarrels,
But one who trusts GOD shall enjoy prosperity.

Those who trust their own instincts are dullards,
But those who live by wisdom shall escape.

Those who give to the poor will not be in want,
But those who turn a blind eye will be roundly cursed.

When the wicked rise up, everyone goes into hiding,
But when they perish the righteous increase.