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| נסו ואין-רדף רשע וצדיקים ככפיר יבטח | 1 |
The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the upright are as bold as a lion.
| בפשע ארץ רבים שריה ובאדם מבין ידע כן יאריך | 2 |
In rebellious breach of relationship, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
| גבר-רש ועשק דלים-- מטר סחף ואין לחם | 3 |
A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.
| עזבי תורה יהללו רשע ושמרי תורה יתגרו בם | 4 |
Those who forsake the Torah ·Teaching· praise the wicked; but those who keep the Torah ·Teaching· contend with them.
| אנשי-רע לא-יבינו משפט ומבקשי יהוה יבינו כל | 5 |
Evil men don’t understand mishpat ·justice·; but those who seek Adonai understand it fully.
| טוב-רש הולך בתמו-- מעקש דרכים והוא עשיר | 6 |
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.
| נוצר תורה בן מבין ורעה זוללים יכלים אביו | 7 |
Whoever keeps the Torah ·Teaching· is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
| מרבה הונו בנשך ובתרבית (ותרבית)-- לחונן דלים יקבצנו | 8 |
He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
| מסיר אזנו משמע תורה-- גם תפלתו תועבה | 9 |
He who turns away his ear from sh'ma ·hearing obeying· the Torah ·Teaching·, even his prayer is an abomination.
| משגה ישרים בדרך רע--בשחותו הוא-יפול ותמימים ינחלו-טוב | 10 |
Whoever causes the upright to be led astray, intoxicated, unintentional sin ·error· in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.
| חכם בעיניו איש עשיר ודל מבין יחקרנו | 11 |
The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
| בעלץ צדיקים רבה תפארת ובקום רשעים יחפש אדם | 12 |
When the upright triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
| מכסה פשעיו לא יצליח ומודה ועזב ירחם | 13 |
He who conceals his rebellious breaches of relationships does not prosper, but whoever yadah ·extend hands in confession· and forsake renounces them finds racham ·merciful love·.
| אשרי אדם מפחד תמיד ומקשה לבו יפול ברעה | 14 |
Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
| ארי-נהם ודב שוקק-- מושל רשע על עם-דל | 15 |
As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
| נגיד--חסר תבונות ורב מעשקות שנאי (שנא) בצע יאריך ימים | 16 |
A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
| אדם עשק בדם-נפש-- עד-בור ינוס אל-יתמכו-בו | 17 |
A man who is tormented by life-blood will be a fugitive until the pit (of Abbadon, the unrighteous side of Sheol); no one will support him.
| הולך תמים יושע ונעקש דרכים יפול באחת | 18 |
Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.
| עבד אדמתו ישבע-לחם ומרדף ריקים ישבע-ריש | 19 |
One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
| איש אמונות רב-ברכות ואץ להעשיר לא ינקה | 20 |
A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
| הכר-פנים לא-טוב ועל-פת-לחם יפשע-גבר | 21 |
To show partiality is not good; yet a man will rebel to break away from authority thus breaking relationship for a piece of bread.
| נבהל להון--איש רע עין ולא-ידע כי-חסר יבאנו | 22 |
A stingy man hurries after riches, and does not know that poverty waits for him.
| מוכיח אדם אחרי חן ימצא-- ממחליק לשון | 23 |
One who rebukes a man will afterward find more chen ·grace· than one who flatters with the tongue.
| גוזל אביו ואמו--ואמר אין-פשע חבר הוא לאיש משחית | 24 |
Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, “It’s not rebellious breach of relationship.” He is a partner with a destroyer.
| רחב-נפש יגרה מדון ובטח על-יהוה ידשן | 25 |
One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Adonai will prosper.
| בוטח בלבו הוא כסיל והולך בחכמה הוא ימלט | 26 |
One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
| נותן לרש אין מחסור ומעלים עיניו רב-מארות | 27 |
One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
| בקום רשעים יסתר אדם ובאבדם ירבו צדיקים | 28 |
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the upright thrive.
