1 The wicked flee
when no man pursueth: 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 the state thereof shall be prolonged.
3 A poor man that
oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain
which leaveth 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 judgment: but they that seek the LORD
understand all things.
Ps 92:6 A brutish man
knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this.
John 7:17
If any man will do his will, he
shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or
whether I speak of myself.
6 Better is
the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he
that is perverse in his ways, though he
be rich.
Prov 19:1 Better is
the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that
is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
7 Whoso keepeth
the law is a wise son: but he that is a
companion of riotous men shameth his father.
Prov 29:3 Whoso loveth
wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company
with harlots spendeth his substance.
8 He that by
usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall
gather it for him that will pity the poor.
Prov 13:22 A good man
leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and
the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the
just.
9 He that
turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his
prayer shall be abomination.
Ps 66:18 f I regard iniquity
in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:
10 Whoso causeth
the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall
himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have
good things in possession.
Prov 26:27 Whoso diggeth a
pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it
will return upon him.
Mat 6:33 But seek ye
first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all
these things shall be added unto you.
11 The rich man
is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that
hath understanding searcheth him out.
12 When
righteous men do rejoice, there is
great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
Prov 11:10 He that is
void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of
understanding holdeth his peace.
13 He that
covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso
confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
Ps 32: 3, 5
3 When
I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring
all the day long.
5 I acknowledged
my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I
said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD;
and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.
14 Happy is
the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his
heart shall fall into mischief.
Ps 16:8 I have set the
LORD always before me: because he is at my
right hand, I shall not be moved.
Rom 2:5
But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest
up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and
revelation of the righteous judgment of God;
15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging
bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor
people.
1 Pet 5:8 Be sober, be
vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring
lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
Matt 2:16 Then Herod, when he saw that he
was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and
sent forth, and slew all the children that were in
Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years
old and under, according to the time which he had
diligently enquired of the wise men.
16 The prince
that wanteth understanding is also a great
oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness
shall prolong his days.
17 A man that
doeth violence to the blood of any person shall
flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
Gen 9:6
Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man
shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he
man.
18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but
he that is perverse in his ways shall
fall at once.
Prov 10:9 He
that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that
perverteth his ways shall be known.
Prov 10:25 As the whirlwind passeth, so is
the wicked no more: but the righteous is
an everlasting foundation.
Prov 28:6 Better
is the poor that walketh in his uprightness,
than he that is perverse in his ways,
though he be rich.
19 He
that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he
that followeth after vain persons shall have
poverty enough.
Prov 12:11 He that tilleth
his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that
followeth vain persons is void of
understanding.
20 A faithful
man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh
haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
1 Tim 6:9 But they that will
be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into
many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in
destruction and perdition.
21 To have
respect of persons is not good: for for a piece
of bread that man will transgress.
Prov 18:5 It is
not good to accept the person of the wicked, to
overthrow the righteous in judgment.
Ezek 13:19 And will ye pollute me among my
people for handfuls of barley and for pieces of bread,
to slay the souls that should not die, and to save the
souls alive that should not live, by your lying to my
people that hear your lies?
22 He that
hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and
considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
Prov 28:20 A faithful
man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh
haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
23 He that
rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he
that flattereth with the tongue.
Prov 27:5-6
5 Open
rebuke is better than secret love.
6 Faithful
are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an
enemy are deceitful.
24 Whoso robbeth
his father or his mother, and saith, It is no
transgression; the same is the companion of a
destroyer.
Prov 18:9 He also that
is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a
great waster.
25 He that is of
a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth
his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.
Prov 13:10 Only by pride
cometh contention: but with the well advised is
wisdom.
1 Tim 6:6 But godliness with contentment is
great gain.
26 He that
trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh
wisely, he shall be delivered.
27 He that
giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth
his eyes shall have many a curse.
Duet 15:7 If there be
among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any
of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth
thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine
hand from thy poor brother:
28 When the
wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish,
the righteous increase.
Prov 28:12 When righteous
men do rejoice, there is great glory:
but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
Job 24:4 They turn the needy out of the way: the
poor of the earth hide themselves together.