3 A ruler who beats poor people down is like a pounding rain that leaves no crops.
4 Those who turn away from the law praise sinners. But those who obey the law oppose them.
5 Sinful men don't understand what is fair. But those who worship the Lord understand it completely.
6 It is better to be poor and live without blame than to be rich and follow a crooked path.
7 A child who obeys the law understands what is right. But a child who likes to eat too much brings shame on his father.
8 A person who increases his wealth by charging high interest piles it up for someone who will be kind to poor people.
9 If you don't pay attention to the law, even your prayers are hated.