13 The one who conceals his sinswill not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces themwill find mercy.
14 Happy is the one who is always reverent, but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
15 A wicked ruler over a helpless people is like a roaring lion or a charging bear.
16 A leader who lacks understandingis very oppressive,but one who hates dishonest profitprolongs his life.
17 A man burdened by bloodguilt will be a fugitive until death. Let no one help him.
18 The one who lives with integrity will be helped,but one who distorts right and wrong will suddenly fall.
19 The one who works his landwill have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasieswill have his fill of poverty.