12. When the righteous triumph, there is great glory;but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
13. He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper,but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
14. Blessed is the man who always fears;but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
15. As a roaring lion or a charging bear,so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
16. A tyrannical ruler lacks judgement.One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
17. A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death;no one will support him.
18. Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe;but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.
19. One who works his land will have an abundance of food;but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
20. A faithful man is rich with blessings;but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
21. To show partiality is not good;yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
22. A stingy man hurries after riches,and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.