13. One who covers up his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them finds mercy.
14. Blessed is one who is always cautious, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into trouble.
15. Like a roaring lion or a prowling bear is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
16. An oppressive leader lacks judgment. One who hates unjust gain will prolong his life.
17. A man tormented by the guilt of murder flees to the Pit—let no one support him.
18. Whoever walks blamelessly will be safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will fall suddenly.
19. Whoever works his land will be satisfied with food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
20. A faithful man will have many blessings, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished.
21. To show partiality is not good— yet for a piece of bread a man may do wrong.
22. A stingy man chases after riches, but does not know that poverty will overtake him.
23. One who rebukes a man will in the end find more favor than one with a flattering tongue.
24. Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, “It’s not a crime,” is a partner to him who destroys.
25. A greedy soul stirs up strife, but one who trusts in Adonai prospers.
26. Whoever trusts in his own heart is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will escape.
27. One who gives to the poor will not lack, but one who shuts his eyes will have many curses.
28. When the wicked rise to power, people hide, but when they perish, the righteous increase.