1 The evil man goes running away when no man is after him, but the upright are without fear, like the lion.
2 Because of the sin of the land, its troubles are increased; but by a man of wisdom and knowledge they will be put out like a fire.
3 A man of wealth who is cruel to the poor is like a violent rain causing destruction of food.
4 Those who have no respect for the law give praise to the evil-doer; but such as keep the law are against him.
5 Evil men have no knowledge of what is right; but those who go after the Lord have knowledge of all things.
6 Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are not straight.
7 He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who keeps company with feasters puts shame on his father.
8 He who makes his wealth greater by taking interest, only gets it together for him who has pity on the poor.
9 As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting.
10 Anyone causing the upright to go wandering in an evil way, will himself go down into the hole he has made; but the upright will have good things for their heritage.
11 The man of wealth seems to himself to be wise, but the poor man who has sense has a low opinion of him.
12 When the upright do well, there is great glory; but when evil-doers are lifted up, men do not let themselves be seen.
13 He who keeps his sins secret will not do well; but one who is open about them, and gives them up, will get mercy.
14 Happy is the man in whom is the fear of the Lord at all times; but he whose heart is hard will come into trouble.
15 Like a loud-voiced lion and a wandering bear, is an evil ruler over a poor people.
16 The prince who has no sense is a cruel ruler; but he who has no desire to get profit for himself will have long life.
17 One who has been the cause of a man's death will go in flight to the underworld: let no man give him help.
18 He whose ways are upright will be safe, but sudden will be the fall of him whose ways are twisted.
19 By ploughing his land a man will have bread in full measure; but he who goes after good-for-nothing persons will be poor enough.
20 A man of good faith will have great blessing, but one attempting to get wealth quickly will not go free from punishment.
21 It is not good to have respect for a man's position: for a man will do wrong for a bit of bread.
22 He who is ever desiring wealth goes running after money, and does not see that need will come on him.
23 He who says words of protest to a man will later have more approval than one who says smooth words with his tongue.
24 He who takes from his father or his mother what is theirs by right, and says, It is no sin; is the same as a taker of life.
25 He who is ever desiring profit is a cause of fighting; but he who puts his faith in the Lord will be made fat.
26 He whose faith is in himself is foolish; but everyone walking wisely will be kept safe.
27 He who gives to the poor will never be in need, but great curses will be on him who gives no attention to them.
28 When evil-doers are lifted up, men take cover; but when destruction overtakes them, the upright are increased.
1 Kötü kişi kendisini kovalayan olmasa bile kaçar, 2 Doğrularsa genç aslan gibi yüreklidir.
2 Ayaklanan ülke çok başlı olur, 2 Ama akıllı, bilgili kişi düzeni sağlar.
3 Yoksulu ezen yoksul, 2 Ürünü harap eden sağanak yağmur gibidir.
4 Yasayı terk eden kötüyü över, 2 Yerine getirense kötüye karşı çıkar.
5 Kötüler adaletten anlamaz, 2 RABbe yönelenlerse her yönüyle anlar.
6 Dürüst bir yoksul olmak, 2 Yolsuzlukla zengin olmaktan yeğdir.
7 Kutsal Yasayı yerine getiren çocuk akıllıdır, 2 Oburlarla arkadaşlık edense babasını utandırır.
8 Faiz ve tefecilikle malına mal katan kişi, 2 Bunu yoksullara acıyan için biriktirir.
9 Yasaya kulağını tıkayanın 2 Duası da iğrençtir.
10 Dürüst kişileri kötü yola saptıran 2 Kendi kazdığı çukura düşer. 2 İyiliği, özü sözü bir olanlar miras alacak.
11 Zengin kendini bilge sanır, 2 Ama akıllı yoksul onun içini okur.
12 Doğruların zaferi coşkuyla kutlanır, 2 Ama kötüler egemen olunca insan kaçacak yer arar.
13 Günahlarını gizleyen başarılı olmaz, 2 İtiraf edip bırakansa merhamet bulur.
14 Günahtan çekinen ne mutludur! 2 İnatçılık edense belaya düşer.
15 Yoksul halkı yöneten kötü kişi 2 Kükreyen aslan, saldırgan ayı gibidir.
16 Gaddar önderin aklı kıttır; 2 Haksız kazançtan nefret edense uzun ömürlü olur.
17 Adam öldürmekten vicdan azabı çeken, mezara dek kaçacaktır; 2 Kimse ona yardım etmesin.
18 Alnı ak yaşayan kurtulur, 2 Yolsuzluk yapan ansızın yıkıma uğrar.
19 Toprağını işleyenin ekmeği bol olur, 2 Hayal peşinde koşansa yoksulluğa doyar.
20 Güvenilir kişi bolluğa erer, 2 Zengin olmaya can atansa beladan kurtulamaz.
21 Hatır gözetmek iyi değildir, 2 Çünkü insan bir lokma ekmek için bile suç işler.
22 Cimri servet peşinde koşar, 2 Yoksulluğa uğrayacağını düşünmez.
23 Başkasını azarlayan sonunda 2 Pohpohlayandan daha çok beğeni kazanır.
24 Annesini ya da babasını soymayı günah saymayan, 2 Haydutla birdir.
25 Açgözlü kavga çıkarır, 2 RABbe güvenense bolluk içinde yaşar.
26 Kendine güvenen akılsızdır, 2 Bilgece davranan güvenlikte olur.
27 Yoksula verenin eksiği olmaz, 2 Yoksulu görmezden gelense bir sürü lanete uğrar.
28 Kötüler egemen olunca insan kaçacak yer arar, 2 Ama kötüler yok olunca doğrular çoğalır.