1. The wrong shall flee though no one pursues, But the righteous are as bold as a lion.
2. Because of transgression of a land, Many are its rulers; But by a man of understanding and knowledge, Right is maintained.
3. A poor man who oppresses the poor Is like a sweeping rain that leaves no food.
4. Those who forsake the Torah praise the wrong, Those who guard the Torah strive with them.
5. Evil men do not understand right-ruling, But those who seek יהוה understand all.
6. Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one perverse in his ways, who is rich.
7. He who watches over the Torah is a discerning son, But a companion of gluttons shames his father.
8. He who increases his possessions by interest and profit Gathers it for him who shows favour to the poor.
9. He who turns away his ear from hearing the Torah, Even his prayer is an abomination.
10. He who causes the straight to go astray in an evil way, Falls into his own pit; But the perfect inherit the good.
11. A rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding searches him out.
12. When the righteous exult, there is great comeliness; But when the wrong arise, a man is searched for.
13. He who hides his transgressions does not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes them finds compassion.
14. Blessed is the man who always fears Elohim, But he who hardens his heart falls into evil.
15. A roaring lion and a charging bear Is a wrongdoing ruler over poor people.
16. A leader who lacks understanding is a great oppressor, But the hater of greed prolongs his days.