The Boldness of the Righteous 1 CPDV The impious flees, though no one pursues. But the just, like a confident lion, shall be without dread. BSB BSB: The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
2 CPDV Because of the sins of the land, it has many princes. And because of the wisdom of a man, and the knowledge of those things that are said, the life of the leader shall be prolonged. BSB BSB: A land in rebellion has many rulers, but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order.
3 CPDV A poor man slandering the poor is like a violent rainstorm in advance of a famine. BSB BSB: A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
4 CPDV Those who abandon the law praise the impious. Those who guard it are inflamed against him. BSB BSB: Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.
5 CPDV Evil men do not intend judgment. But those who inquire after the Lord turn their souls toward all things. BSB BSB: Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.
6 CPDV Better is the pauper walking in his simplicity, than the rich walking in ways of depravity. BSB BSB: Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
7 CPDV Whoever keeps the law is a wise son. But whoever feeds gluttons brings shame to his father. BSB BSB: A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
8 CPDV Whoever piles up riches by usury and profit gathers them for him who will give freely to the poor. BSB BSB: He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.
9 CPDV Whoever turns away his ears from listening to the law: his prayer will be detestable. BSB BSB: Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
10 CPDV Whoever deceives the just in a malicious way will fall into his own perdition. And the simple shall possess his goods. BSB BSB: He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
11 CPDV The rich one seems wise to himself. But the poor one, being prudent, shall evaluate him. BSB BSB: A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
12 CPDV In the exultation of the just, there is great glory. When the impious reign, men are brought to ruin. BSB BSB: When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
13 CPDV Whoever hides his crimes will not be guided. But whoever will have confessed and abandoned them shall overtake mercy. BSB BSB: He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.
14 CPDV Blessed is the man who is ever fearful. Yet truly, whoever is hardened in mind will fall into evil. BSB BSB: Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
15 CPDV An impious leader over a poor people is like a roaring lion and a hungry bear. BSB BSB: Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
16 CPDV A leader destitute of prudence will oppress many through false accusations. But whoever hates avarice shall prolong his days. BSB BSB: A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
17 CPDV A man who slanders the blood of a life, even if he flees to the pit, no one will tolerate him. BSB BSB: A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.
18 CPDV Whoever walks simply shall be saved. Whoever is perverse in his steps will fall all at once. BSB BSB: He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall.
19 CPDV Whoever works his land shall be satisfied with bread. But whoever pursues leisure will be filled with need. BSB BSB: The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
20 CPDV A faithful man shall be greatly praised. But whoever rushes to become rich will not be innocent. BSB BSB: A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
21 CPDV Whoever shows favoritism in judgment does not do well; even if it is for a morsel of bread, he forsakes the truth. BSB BSB: To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
22 CPDV A man who hurries to become rich, and who envies others, does not know that destitution will overwhelm him. BSB BSB: A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.
23 CPDV Whoever corrects a man, afterward he shall find favor with him, more so than he who deceives him with a flattering tongue. BSB BSB: He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.
24 CPDV Whoever takes away anything from his father or mother, and who says, “This is not a sin,” is the associate of a murderer. BSB BSB: He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.
25 CPDV Whoever boasts and enlarges himself stirs up conflicts. Yet truly, whoever trusts in the Lord will be healed. BSB BSB: A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
26 CPDV Whoever trusts in his own heart is a fool. But whoever treads wisely, the same shall be saved. BSB BSB: He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
27 CPDV Whoever gives to the poor shall not be in need. Whoever despises his petition will suffer scarcity. BSB BSB: Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.
28 CPDV When the impious rise up, men will hide themselves. When they perish, the just shall be multiplied. BSB BSB: When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.
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