- Wicked people run away when no one chases them, but those who live right are as brave as lions.
- In time of civil war there are many leaders, but a sensible leader restores law and order.
- When someone poor takes over and mistreats the poor, it's like a heavy rain destroying the crops.
- Lawbreakers praise criminals, but law-abiding citizens always oppose them.
- Criminals don't know what justice means, but all who respect the LORD understand it completely.
- It's better to be poor and live right, than to be rich and dishonest.
- It makes good sense to obey the Law of God, but you disgrace your parents if you make friends with worthless nobodies.
- If you make money by charging high interest rates, you will lose it all to someone who cares for the poor.
- God cannot stand the prayers of anyone who disobeys his Law.
- By leading good people to sin, you dig a pit for yourself, but all who live right will have a bright future.
- The rich think highly of themselves, but anyone poor and sensible sees right through them.
- When an honest person wins, it's time to celebrate; when crooks are in control, it's best to hide.
- If you don't confess your sins, you will be a failure. But God will be merciful if you confess your sins and give them up.
- The LORD blesses everyone who is afraid to do evil, but if you are cruel, you will end up in trouble.
- A ruler who mistreats the poor is like a roaring lion or a bear hunting for food.
- A heartless leader is a fool, but anyone who refuses to get rich by cheating others will live a long time.
- Don't give help to murderers! Make them stay on the run for as long as they live.
- Honesty will keep you safe, but everyone who is crooked will suddenly fall.
- Work hard, and you will have a lot of food; waste time, and you will have a lot of trouble.
- God blesses his loyal people, but punishes all who want to get rich quick.
- It isn't right to be unfair, but some people can be bribed with only a piece of bread.
- Don't be selfish and eager to get rich-- you will end up worse off than you can imagine.
- Honest correction is appreciated more than flattery.
- If you cheat your parents and don't think it's wrong, you are a common thief.
- Selfish people cause trouble, but you will live a full life if you trust the LORD.
- Only fools would trust what they alone think, but if you live by wisdom, you will do all right.
- Giving to the poor will keep you from poverty, but if you close your eyes to their needs, everyone will curse you.
- When crooks are in control, everyone tries to hide, but when they lose power, good people are everywhere.
The Wicked: These are the proverbs concerning the wicked or evil --
- They are always watching their back for fear they are being pursued.
- They have no understanding of justice.
- Though they lay traps for the upright, they will fall into their own traps.
- Concealing their sins, as they do, will not bring them prosperity.
- They can rob their parents and see nothing wrong in it.
- When they come to power, people hide.
- Find happiness.
- Because of their integrity others are willing to help them.
- Are willing to rebuke wrong behavior and actually find more favor than those who simply flatter.
- Walks in wisdom and finds safety.
- Battle against the wicked.
- Are discerning.
- Their prayers are heard by the Lord.
- A discerning leaders brings stability to a land.
- A destitute leader is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
- There is rejoicing when a righteous person comes to power.
- A wicked leader is like a roaring lion.
- A leader without understanding is oppressive.
- Having integrity though poor trumps having wealth but no integrity.
- One who collects wealth through excessive interest collects it for one who is kind to the poor.
- Those who give to the poor will not be in need.
- One who is in a hurry to get rich will not go unpunished. Poverty will catch up to him.
- A greedy person promotes conflict.
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