9. If you don't pay attention to the law, even your prayers are hated.
10. Those who lead honest people down an evil path will fall into their own trap. But those who are without blame will receive good things.
11. Rich people may be wise in their own eyes. But a poor person who understands what is right knows what they are really like.
12. When godly people win, everyone is very happy. But when sinners take charge, everyone hides.
13. Anyone who hides his sins doesn't succeed. But anyone who admits his sins and gives them up finds mercy.
14. Blessed is the one who always has respect for the Lord. But anyone who is stubborn will get into trouble.
15. An evil person who rules over helpless people is like a roaring lion or an angry bear.
16. A ruler who is mean to his people doesn't have any sense. But anyone who hates money gained in the wrong way will enjoy a long life.
17. A man who is troubled because he is guilty of murder will be on the run until the day he dies. No one should give him any help.
18. Anyone who lives without blame is kept safe. But anyone whose path is crooked will suddenly fall.
19. Anyone who farms his land will have plenty of food. But anyone who chases dreams will be very poor.
20. A faithful man will be richly blessed. But anyone who wants to get rich will be punished.
21. Favoring one person over another is not good. But some men will do wrong for a piece of bread.
22. A man who won't share what he has wants to get rich. He doesn't know he is going to be poor.