Verse
ASV
American Standard Version
KJV
King James Version
The wicked flee when no man pursueth ;
But the righteous are bold as a lion.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth :
but the righteous are bold as a lion.
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof ;
But by men
of understanding `
and '
knowledge the state `
thereof '
shall be prolonged.
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.
A needy
man that oppresseth the poor Is `
like '
a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
A poor
man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
They that forsake the law praise the wicked ;
But such as keep the law contend with them.
They that forsake the law praise the wicked :
but such as keep the law contend with them.
Evil men understand not justice;
But they that seek Jehovah
understand all things.
Evil men understand not judgment:
but they that seek the
LORD
understand all things.
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity
, Than he that is perverse in `
his '
ways, though he be rich.
Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness
, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son ;
But he that is a companion of gluttons
shameth his father.
Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son :
but he that is a companion of riotous
men
shameth his father.
He that augmenteth
his
substance
by interest
and increase
, Gathereth
it for him that hath
pity on
the poor.
He that by usury
and unjust
gain
increaseth
his
substance
, he
shall
gather
it for him that will
pity the poor.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is
an
abomination.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall
be
abomination.
Whoso causeth the upright
to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit ;
But the perfect
shall inherit
good.
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
.
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
When the
righteous triumph
, there is great glory ;
But when the wicked rise, men
hide
themselves
.
When righteous men
do
rejoice
, there is great glory :
but when the wicked rise, a
man
is
hidden
.
He that covereth his transgressions
shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain
mercy.
He that covereth his sins
shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have
mercy.
Happy is the man that feareth alway ;
But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
Happy is the man that feareth alway :
but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
`
As '
a roaring lion, and a ranging bear ,
`
So is '
a wicked ruler over a
poor people.
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear ;
so is a wicked ruler over the
poor people.
The prince that lacketh
understanding is also a great oppressor ;
`
But '
he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
The prince that wanteth
understanding is also a great oppressor :
but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
A man that is
laden
with
the blood of any person Shall flee unto
the pit; let no man stay him.
A man that doeth
violence
to
the blood of any person shall flee to
the pit; let no man stay him.
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered;
But he that is perverse in `
his '
ways shall fall at once.
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved:
but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread ;
But he that followeth after vain `
persons '
shall have poverty enough.
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread :
but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
A faithful man shall abound with blessings ;
But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished
.
A faithful man shall abound with blessings :
but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent
.
To have respect of persons is not good ;
Neither
that
a
man
should
transgress
for a piece of bread.
To have respect of persons is not good :
for for
a piece of bread that
man
will
transgress
.
he that hath an evil eye hasteth
after
riches
, And knoweth
not that want
shall come upon him.
He that hasteth
to
be
rich
hath an evil eye, and considereth
not that poverty
shall come upon him.
He that rebuketh a man shall afterward
find more favor
Than he that flattereth with the tongue.
He that rebuketh a man afterwards
shall find more favour
than he that flattereth with the tongue.
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression ,
The same is the companion of a destroyer.
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression ;
the same is the companion of a destroyer.
He that is of a greedy
spirit
stirreth up strife ;
But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah
shall be made fat.
He that is of a proud
heart
stirreth up strife :
but he that putteth his trust in the
LORD
shall be made fat.
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool ;
But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool :
but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack ;
But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack :
but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves ;
But when they perish, the righteous increase.
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves :
but when they perish, the righteous increase.
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