2 There are many princes after the transgression of a land. But a man of understanding and knowledge remains for a long time.
6 Better is the poor man who walks in uprightness, than the rich man who is perverse in his ways.
7 He who obeys the law is a wise son. But he who is a companion of worthless men shames his father.
8 He who becomes wealthy through unfair loans and interest collects them for the one who pitys the poor.
10 Whoever leads decent people into evil will fall into his own pit. Innocent people will inherit good things.
11 A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but the poor who has understanding, sees right through him.
12 When righteous people rejoice, there is great glory, but when wicked people rise, people hide themselves.
13 The man who covers his sins will not be blessed; but whoever confesses and leaves them will have mercy.
16 The ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor. He who hates covetousness will prolong his days.
18 Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved: but he who is perverse in his ways will fall at once.
19 He who tills his land will have plenty of bread. He who follows after vain persons will have poverty.
20 A faithful man will have many blessings. But he who hurries to be rich will not go unpunished.
24 Whoever robs his father or mother, and says: It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a man who destroys.
25 The person with a proud heart stirs up discord. The person who trusts Jehovah will prosper.