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. 6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. 7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. 8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. 9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. 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. 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. 13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. 14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. 15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. 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. 18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. 19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. 20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. 21 To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress. 22 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. 23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. 24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. 25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. 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. 28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
1 恶人虽然没有人追赶， 仍然逃跑； 义人却像狮子， 放胆无惧。
2 国家因有过犯， 领袖就经常更换； 依赖聪明知识俱备的人， 国家才可以长存。
3 穷人欺压贫寒人， 就像暴雨冲没粮食。
4 离弃律法的， 称赞恶人； 遵守律法的， 却与恶人相争。
5 坏人不知公正是什么， 寻求耶和华的却完全明白。
6 行为完全的穷人， 胜过行事狡诈的财主。
7 谨守训诲的， 是聪明的人； 与贪食的人作伴的， 却使父亲蒙羞。
8 凡是借着高息厚利增加自己财富的， 就是为那恩待穷人的人积蓄。
9 转身不听训诲的， 他的祷告也是可厌恶的。
10 诱惑正直人走上邪路的， 必掉在自己所挖的坑里； 完全人却必承受福气。
11 财主自以为有智慧， 聪明的穷人却能看透他。
12 义人得胜的时候， 有极大的荣耀； 恶人兴起的时候， 人就躲避。
13 遮掩自己过犯的， 必不亨通； 承认并离弃过犯的， 必蒙怜悯。
14 常存戒惧之心的， 这人就为有福； 心里刚硬的， 必陷在祸患里。
15 残暴的统治者辖制贫民， 就像吼叫的狮子， 又像饥饿觅食的熊。
16 昏庸的君主必多行强暴， 憎恶不义之财的， 必享长寿。
17 背负流人血之罪的， 必逃跑至死， 人不可帮助他。
18 行为完全的， 必蒙拯救； 行事狡诈的， 必立刻跌倒。
19 耕种自己田地的， 必有充足粮食； 追求虚幻的， 必饱受穷乏之苦。
20 忠实的人必有大福； 急于发财的， 不免受罚。
21 看人的情面是不对的； 但有人为了一点食物， 竟然犯法。
22 吝啬的人急切求财， 却不知穷乏快要临到。
23 责备人的， 终必得人喜悦， 胜过那用舌头谄媚人的。
24 偷窃自己父母财物， 并说： "这不是罪过"的， 这人是与强盗一伙。
25 贪心的人， 必引起纷争； 倚靠耶和华的， 必得丰裕。
26 自恃聪明的， 是愚昧人； 凭着智慧行事的， 必蒙拯救。
27 赒济穷人的， 必不致缺乏； 闭眼不理他们的， 必多受咒诅。
28 恶人兴起的时候， 人就躲避； 恶人灭亡的时候， 义人就增多。