028:018 Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly. 028:019 One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty. 028:020 A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished. 028:021 To show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread. 028:022 A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him. 028:023 One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue. 028:024 Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, "It's not wrong." He is a partner with a destroyer. 028:025 One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper. 028:026 One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe. 028:027 One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses. 028:028 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive. 029:001 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy. 029:002 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan. 029:003 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. 029:004 The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down. 029:005 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. 029:006 An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad. 029:007 The righteous care about justice for the poor. The wicked aren't concerned about knowledge. 029:008 Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger. 029:009 If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace. 029:010 The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright. 029:011 A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control. 029:012 If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked. 029:013 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both. 029:014 The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever. 029:015 The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother. 029:016 When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall. 029:017 Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul. 029:018 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed. 029:019 A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands,