Righteousness, Wickedness, and Governance

1

The wicked flee when none pursueth: but the righteous are bolde as a lyon.

2

For the transgression of the land there are many princes thereof: but by a man of vnderstanding and knowledge a realme likewise endureth long.

3

A poore man, if he oppresse the poore, is like a raging raine, that leaueth no foode.

4

They that forsake the Law, prayse the wicked: but they that keepe the Law, set themselues against them.

5

Wicked men vnderstand not iudgemnt: but they that seeke the Lord vnderstand all things.

6

Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnesse, then hee that peruerteth his wayes, though he be riche.

7

He that keepeth the Law, is a childe of vnderstanding: but hee that feedeth the gluttons, shameth his father.

8

He that increaseth his riches by vsurie and interest, gathereth them for him that will be mercifull vnto the poore.

9

He that turneth away his eare from hearing the Law, euen his prayer shalbe abominable.

10

He that causeth the righteous to go astray by an euill way, shall fall into his owne pit, and the vpright shall inherite good things.

11

The riche man is wise in his owne conceite: but the poore that hath vnderstanding, can trie him.

12

When righteous men reioyce, there is great glory: but when the wicked come vp, the man is tried.