13 He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper,but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
14 Blessed is the man who always fears;but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
15 As a roaring lion or a charging bear,so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
16 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment.One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
17 A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death;no one will support him.
18 Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe;but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.
19 One who works his land will have an abundance of food;but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.