New English [1970], THE NEW ENGLISH BIBLE (OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS; CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE) [word count] [B16000].
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1 The wicked man runs away with no one in pursuit,
but the righteous is like a young lion in repose.
2 It is the fault of a violent man note that quarrels start, note
but they are settled note by a man of discernment.
3 A tyrant oppressing the poor
is like driving rain which ruins the crop.
4 The lawless praise wicked men;
the law-abiding contend with them.
5 Bad men do not know what justice is,
but those who seek the Lord know everything good. note
6 Better be poor and above reproach
than rich and crooked.
7 A discerning son observes the law,
but one who keeps riotous company wounds his father.
8 He who grows rich by lending at discount or at interest
is saving for another who will be generous to the poor.
9 If a man turns a deaf ear to the law,
even his prayers are an abomination.
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10 He who tempts the upright into evil courses
will himself fall into the pit he has dug.
The honest shall inherit a fortune,
but the wicked shall inherit nothing. note
11 The rich man may think himself wise,
but a poor man of discernment sees through him.
12 When the just are in power, there are great celebrations, note
but when the wicked come to the top, others are downtrodden.
13 Conceal your faults, and you will not prosper;
confess and give them up, and you will find mercy.
14 Happy the man who is scrupulous in conduct,
but he who hardens his heart falls into misfortune.
15 Like a starving lion or a thirsty bear
is a wicked man ruling a helpless people.
16 The man who is stupid and grasping will perish,
but he who hates ill-gotten gain will live long.
17 A man charged with bloodshed
will jump into a well to escape arrest.
18 Whoever leads an honest life will be safe,
but a rogue will fail, one way or another.
19 One who cultivates his land has plenty to eat;
idle pursuits lead to poverty.
20 A man of steady character will enjoy many blessings,
but one in a hurry to grow rich will not go unpunished.
21 To show favour is not good;
but men will do wrong for a mere crust of bread.
22 The miser note is in a hurry to grow rich,
never dreaming that want will overtake him.
23 Take a man to task and in the end note win more thanks
than the man with a flattering tongue.
24 To rob your father or mother and say you do no wrong
is no better than wanton destruction.
25 A self-important note man provokes quarrels,
but he who trusts in the Lord grows fat and prosperous.
26 It is plain stupidity to trust in one's own wits,
but he who walks the path of wisdom will come safely through.
27 He who gives to the poor will never want,
but he who turns a blind eye gets nothing but curses.
28 When the wicked come to the top, others are pulled down; note
but, when they perish, the righteous come into power.
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New English [1970], THE NEW ENGLISH BIBLE (OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS; CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE) [word count] [B16000].
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