2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. Compare verse
3 A poor man that oppresses the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaves no food. Compare verse
4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. Compare verse1 commentary
5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. Compare verse1 commentary
6 Better is the poor that walks in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. Compare verse
7 Whoever keeps the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shames his father. Compare verse
8 He that by usury and unjust gain increases his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. Compare verse
9 He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. Compare verse3 commentaries
10 Whoever causes the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession. Compare verse2 commentaries
11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that has understanding searches him out. Compare verse
12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. Compare verse1 commentary
13 He that covers his sins shall not prosper: but whoever confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy. Compare verse2 commentaries
14 Happy is the man that fears always: but he that hardens his heart shall fall into mischief. Compare verse5 commentaries
15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. Compare verse1 commentary
16 The prince that wants understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hates covetousness shall prolong his days. Compare verse
17 A man that does violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. Compare verse1 commentary
18 Whoever walks uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. Compare verse
19 He that tills his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that follows after vain persons shall have poverty enough. Compare verse
20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that makes haste to be rich shall not be innocent. Compare verse1 commentary
21 To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress. Compare verse
22 He that hastens to be rich has an evil eye, and considers not that poverty shall come on him. Compare verse
23 He that rebukes a man afterwards shall find more favor than he that flatters with the tongue. Compare verse
24 Whoever robs his father or his mother, and said, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. Compare verse
25 He that is of a proud heart stirs up strife: but he that puts his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. Compare verse
26 He that trusts in his own heart is a fool: but whoever walks wisely, he shall be delivered. Compare verse
27 He that gives to the poor shall not lack: but he that hides his eyes shall have many a curse. Compare verse3 commentaries
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. Compare verse1 commentary