Proverbs

⁷A smart son obeys the laws, but a son who spends time with worthless people brings shame to his father. ⁸If you get rich by charging high interest rates, your wealth will go to someone who is kind to the poor. ⁹When people do not listen to God’s teachings, he does not listen to their prayers. ¹⁰Those who plan to hurt good people will fall into their own traps, but good things will happen to those who are good. ¹¹The rich always think they are wise, but a poor person who is wise can see the truth. ¹²When good people become leaders, everything is great, but when the wicked rise to power, everyone hides. ¹³Whoever hides their sins will not be successful, but whoever confesses their sins and stops doing wrong will receive mercy.