10. Whoever leads the upright astray into an evil way, he will himself fall into his own pit, but the blameless will have a goodly inheritance.
11. The rich man is wise in his own eyes and conceit, but the poor man who has understanding will find him out.
12. When the [uncompromisingly] righteous triumph, there is great glory and celebration; but when the wicked rise [to power], men hide themselves.
13. He who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes his sins will obtain mercy. [Ps. 32:3, 5; I John 1:8-10.]
14. Blessed (happy, fortunate, and to be envied) is the man who reverently and worshipfully fears [the Lord] at all times [regardless of circumstances], but he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
15. Like a roaring lion or a ravenous and charging bear is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16. A ruler who lacks understanding is [like a wicked one] a great oppressor, but he who hates covetousness and unjust gain shall prolong his days.
17. If a man willfully sheds the blood of a person [and keeps the guilt of murder upon his conscience], he is fleeing to the pit (the grave) and hastening to his own destruction; let no man stop him!
18. He who walks uprightly shall be safe, but he who willfully goes in double and wrong ways shall fall in one of them.
19. He who cultivates his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless people and pursuits will have poverty enough.