Dual Panel1The wicked flee, even though no one pursues, but the righteous are as confident as young lions.
2It is the fault of a violent person that quarrels start, but they are settled by one who possesses discernment.
3A tyrant oppressing the poor is like driving rain that ruins the crop.
4Those who abandon God's law applaud the wicked; those who keep it contend with them.
5Evildoers have no understanding of justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it well.
6Better to be poor and above reproach than rich and crooked.
7A discerning son observes God's law, but one who keeps profligate company brings disgrace on his father.
8He who grows rich by lending at discount or at interest is saving for another who will be generous to the poor.
9If anyone turns a deaf ear to God's law, even his prayer is an abomination.
10He who tempts the upright into evil ways will himself land in the pit he has dug; but the honest will inherit a fortune.
11The person who is rich may think himself wise, but the discerning poor will see through him.
12When the just triumph, morale is high, but when the wicked come to the top, the people are downtrodden.
13Conceal your offences, and you will not prosper; confess and renounce them, and you will obtain mercy.
14Happy are those who are scrupulous in conduct, but if one hardens his heart he falls into misfortune!
15Like a roaring lion or a prowling bear is a wicked ruler governing a helpless people.
16The leader who is stupid and grasping will perish; he who detests ill-gotten gain will live long.
17Anyone charged with bloodshed will jump into a well to escape arrest.
18Whoever leads an honest life will be safe, but a rogue will fall into a pit.
19Those who cultivate their land will have food in plenty, but those who follow idle pursuits will have poverty in plenty.
20Someone of steady character will enjoy many blessings, but one in a hurry to get rich will not go unpunished.
21It is invidious to show partiality; wrong may be done for a crust of bread.
22The miser is in a hurry to become rich, never dreaming that want may overtake him.
23Take someone to task and in the end win more thanks than he who has a flattering tongue.
24To rob your father or mother and say you do no wrong is no better than murder.
25A grasping person provokes quarrels, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
26It is stupid to trust to one's own wits, but he whose guide is wisdom will come safely through.
27He who gives to the poor will never want, but he who turns a blind eye gets nothing but curses.
28When the wicked come to the top, people go into hiding; but, when they perish, the righteous come into power.