Proverbs 28:7-16

English Standard Version

⁷ The one who keeps the law is a son with understanding,
    but ^(A)a companion of gluttons shames his father.
⁸ Whoever multiplies his wealth ^(B)by interest and profit^{[a]
    (C)}gathers it for him who is ^(D)generous to the poor.
⁹ If one turns away his ear from hearing the law,
    even his ^(E)prayer is an abomination.
¹⁰ Whoever misleads the upright into an evil way
    ^(F)will fall into his own pit,
    but the blameless ^(G)will have a goodly inheritance.
¹¹ A rich man is wise in his ^(H)own eyes,
    but a poor man who has understanding ^(I)will find him out.
¹² When ^(J)the righteous triumph, there is great glory,
    but when ^(K)the wicked rise, people hide themselves.
¹³ Whoever ^(L)conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
    but he who ^(M)confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.
¹⁴ Blessed is the one who ^(N)fears the Lord^[b] always,
    but whoever ^(O)hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
¹⁵ Like ^(P)a roaring lion or ^(Q)a charging bear
    is ^(R)a wicked ruler over a poor people.
¹⁶ A ruler who ^(S)lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,
    but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.