13. Whoever covers over his sins does not prosper.Whoever confesses and abandons them receives compassion.
14. Blessed is the one who is always fearful ⌊of sin⌋,but whoever is hard-hearted falls into disaster.
15. ⌊Like⌋ a roaring lion and a charging bear,⌊so⌋ a wicked ruler is a threat to poor people.
16. A leader without understanding taxes ⌊his people⌋ heavily,but those who hate unjust gain will live longer.
17. A person burdened with the guilt of murderwill be a fugitive down to his grave.No one will help him.
18. Whoever lives honestly will be safe.Whoever lives dishonestly will fall all at once.
19. Whoever works his land will have plenty to eat.Whoever chases unrealistic dreams will have plenty of nothing.
20. A trustworthy person has many blessings,but anyone in a hurry to get rich will not escape punishment.
21. Showing partiality is not good,because some people will turn on you even for a piece of bread.
22. A stingy person is in a hurry to get rich,not realizing that poverty is about to overtake him.
23. Whoever criticizes people will be more highly regarded in the futurethan the one who flatters with his tongue.
24. The one who robs his father or his motherand says, “It isn’t wrong!” is a companion to a vandal.
25. A greedy person stirs up a fight,but whoever trusts the Lord prospers.
26. Whoever trusts his own heart is a fool.Whoever walks in wisdom will survive.