12. When the just triumph, there is great glory;but when the wicked prevail, people hide.
13. Those who conceal their sins do not prosper,but those who confess and forsake them obtain mercy.
14. Happy those who always fear;but those who harden their hearts fall into evil.
15. A roaring lion or a ravenous bearis a wicked ruler over a poor people.
16. The less prudent the rulers, the more oppressive their deeds.Those who hate ill-gotten gain prolong their days.
17. Though a person burdened with blood guilt is in flight even to the grave,let no one offer support.
18. Whoever walks blamelessly is safe,but one whose ways are crooked falls into a pit.
19. Those who cultivate their land will have plenty of food,but those who engage in idle pursuits will have plenty of want.
20. The trustworthy will be richly blessed;but whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.
21. To show partiality is never good:for even a morsel of bread one may do wrong.