1 Wicked people run awaywhen no one chases them,but those who live rightare as brave as lions.
2 In time of civil warthere are many leaders,but a sensible leaderrestores law and order.
3 When someone poor takes overand ill-treats the poor,it's like a heavy raindestroying the crops.
4 Lawbreakers praise criminals,but law-abiding citizensalways oppose them.
5 Criminals don't knowwhat justice means,but all who respect the Lordunderstand it completely.
6 It's better to be poorand live right,than to be richand dishonest.
7 It makes good senseto obey the Law of God,but you disgrace your parentsif you make friendswith worthless nobodies.
8 If you make money by charginghigh interest rates,you will lose it all to someonewho cares for the poor.
9 God cannot stand the prayersof anyone who disobeyshis Law.
10 By leading good people to sin,you dig a pit for yourself,but all who live rightwill have a bright future.
11 The rich think highlyof themselves,but anyone poor and sensiblesees right through them.
12 When an honest person wins,it's time to celebrate;when crooks are in control,it's best to hide.
13 If you don't confess your sins,you will be a failure.But God will be mercifulif you confess your sinsand give them up.
14 The Lord blesses everyonewho is afraid to do evil,but if you are cruel,you will end up in trouble.
15 A ruler who ill-treats the pooris like a roaring lionor a bear hunting for food.
16 A heartless leader is a fool,but anyone who refusesto get rich by cheating otherswill live a long time.
17 Don't give help to murderers!Make them stay on the runfor as long as they live.
18 Honesty will keep you safe,but everyone who is crookedwill suddenly fall.
19 Work hard, and you will havea lot of food;waste time, and you will havea lot of trouble.
20 God blesses his loyal people,but punishes all who wantto get rich quick.
21 It isn't right to be unfair,but some people can be bribedwith only a piece of bread.
22 Don't be selfishand eager to get rich—you will end up worse offthan you can imagine.
23 Honest correctionis appreciatedmore than flattery.
24 If you cheat your parentsand don't think it's wrong,you are a common thief.
25 Selfish people cause trouble,but you will live a full lifeif you trust the Lord.
26 Only fools would trustwhat they alone think,but if you live by wisdom,you will do all right.
27 Giving to the poorwill keep you from poverty,but if you close your eyesto their needs,everyone will curse you.
28 When crooks are in control,everyone tries to hide,but when they lose power,good people are everywhere.