8. He that by usury and unjust gain increases his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
9. He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
10. Whosoever causes the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
11. The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that has understanding will find him out.
12. When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
13. He that covers his sins shall not prosper: but whosoever confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy.
14. Happy is the man that is reverent always: but he that hardens his heart shall fall into calamity.
15. As a roaring lion, and a charging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
16. The prince that lacks understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hates covetousness shall prolong his days.
17. A man that does violence to the blood of any person shall flee to a pit; let no man help him.
18. Whosoever walks uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
19. He that tills his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that follows after worthless pursuits shall have poverty enough.
20. A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that makes haste to be rich shall not go unpunished.