微读圣经

1The wicked flee when no one is pursuing them, Lv 26:17; Ps 53:5

but the righteous are as bold as a lion. Eph 6:19-20

2When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers, 1Kg 16:8-28; 2Kg 15:8-15

but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.

3A destitute leader LXX reads A wicked man who oppresses the poor

is like a driving rain that leaves no food. Ex 9:25

4Those who reject the law praise the wicked, Rm 1:32

but those who keep the law battle against them. 1Kg 18:18; Neh 13:11,15; Mt 3:7; 14:4; Eph 5:11

5Evil men do not understand justice, Ps 92:6

but those who seek the Lord understand everything. Ps 119:100; Jn 7:17; 1Co 2:15; Jms 1:5; 1Jn 2:20,27

6Better a poor man who lives with integrity Pr 19:1; 20:7

than a rich man who distorts right and wrong. Lit who twists two ways Pr 16:8,19; 19:22; Is 5:20

7A discerning son keeps the law,

but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father. Dt 21:20; Pr 17:25; 23:20; 29:3

8Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest Ex 22:25; Lv 25:36

collects it for one who is kind to the poor. Jb 27:17; Pr 13:22; Ec 2:26; Ezk 18:13,17

9Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law —

even his prayer is detestable. Ps 109:7; Pr 15:8,29; 21:27

10The one who leads the upright into an evil way

will fall into his own pit, Ps 7:15; Pr 16:29; 26:27; Mt 18:6

but the blameless will inherit what is good. Mt 5:6

11A rich man is wise in his own eyes,

but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.

12When the righteous triumph,

there is great rejoicing, Lit glory

but when the wicked come to power,

people hide themselves. Pr 11:10; 28:28; 29:2; Ec 10:5-6

13The one who conceals his sins

will not prosper, Jb 31:33; Ps 32:3

but whoever confesses and renounces them

will find mercy. Ps 32:5; Jms 5:16; 1Jn 1:9

14Happy is the one who is always reverent, 2Ch 19:7; Pr 23:17

but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble. Ps 95:8

15A wicked ruler over a helpless people Ex 1:14; Pr 29:2; Mt 2:16

is like a roaring lion or a charging bear. Pr 19:12; 1Pt 5:8

16A leader who lacks understanding

is very oppressive,

but one who hates dishonest profit

prolongs his life. 1Kg 12:1-19; Ps 15:5; Pr 15:27

17A man burdened by bloodguilt Lit the blood of a person

will be a fugitive until death. Gn 4:14; 9:6; Ex 21:14

Let no one help him. Nm 35:31

18The one who lives with integrity will be helped,

but one who distorts right and wrong Lit who is twisted regarding two ways

will suddenly fall. Pr 2:7; 10:9; 20:7

19The one who works his land

will have plenty of food, Pr 24:27

but whoever chases fantasies

will have his fill of poverty. Pr 1:31; 12:11,14; 14:14

20A faithful man will have many blessings, Pr 10:6; Mt 25:21

but one in a hurry to get rich Pr 20:21; 28:22; 1Tm 6:9

will not go unpunished.

21It is not good to show partiality Pr 18:5; 24:23 —

yet a man may sin for a piece of bread. Ezk 13:19

22A greedy man Lit A man with an evil eye is in a hurry for wealth;

he doesn’t know that poverty will come to him. Pr 13:11; 20:21; 21:5; 22:16

23One who rebukes a person will later find more favor Pr 27:5-6

than one who flatters Lit is smooth with his tongue. Pr 26:28; 29:5

24The one who robs his father or mother Pr 19:6

and says, “That’s no sin,” Pr 30:20; Mk 7:11

is a companion to a man who destroys. Pr 18:9

25A greedy person provokes conflict, Pr 15:18

but whoever trusts in the Lord will prosper. Ps 37:3-5; Pr 3:5-6; Jr 17:7-8

26The one who trusts in himself Lit his heart is a fool,

but one who walks in wisdom will be safe. Pr 3:5-7

27The one who gives to the poor

will not be in need,

but one who turns his eyes away Lit who shuts his eyes

will receive many curses. Pr 11:24; 19:17; 22:16

28When the wicked come to power,

people hide,

but when they are destroyed,

the righteous flourish. Pr 28:12; 29:2