12. When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men conceal themselves.
13. He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
14. Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.
15. A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16. The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17. A man laden with the blood of any person, fleeth to the pit: let no man stay him.
18. Whoso walketh in integrity shall be saved; but he that is perverted in his double ways, shall fall in one of them.
19. He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless shall have poverty enough.
20. A faithful man aboundeth with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
21. To have respect of persons is not good; but for a piece of bread will a man transgress.