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.
17. A man oppressed by blood-guilt flees into a pit; Let no one help him.
18. He who walks blamelessly is saved, But the perverted of ways falls at once.
19. He who tills his land is satisfied with bread, But he who pursues vanities is filled with poverty.
20. A man of truth has many blessings, But one in a hurry to be rich does not go unpunished.
21. To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man would transgress.
22. A man with an evil eye runs after wealth, And does not know that poverty awaits him.
23. He who reproves a man finds more favour afterward Than he who flatters with the tongue.
24. He who robs his father or his mother, And says, “It is no transgression,” He is a companion to a destroyer.
25. He who is greedy stirs up strife, But he who trusts in יהוה prospers.
26. He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely is delivered.
27. He who gives to the poor does not lack, But he who hides his eyes does have many curses.
28. When the wrong rise up, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase.