1 The wicked flee when no man pursues: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge its state shall be prolonged.
3 A poor man that oppresses the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaves no food.
4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
5 Evil men understand not justice: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
6 Better is the poor who walks in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
7 Whosoever keeps the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of gluttonous men shames his father.