Fast Money Never Lasts

Proverbs, Chapter 28, in yellow

The wicked flee when no one pursues, but he righteous are as bold as a lion. (Wicked people are always looking over their shoulder because of guilt and are on the defense because of wrong-doing. Honest people have nothing to worry about.)

Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes; but by a man of understanding and knowledge right will be prolonged. (Everybody has ideas on how to fix things; a good leader  takes charge and gets the job done.)

A poor man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no food. (It does nothing but harm.)

Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but such as keep the law contend with them. (Those who love God stand up for Him and what is right.)

Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand all.

Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than one perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son, but a companion of gluttons shames his father. (Don't embarrass your parents. Do what is right.)

One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion gathers it for him who will pity the poor. (What goes around comes around, especially when money is concerned.)

One who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. (If you willingly disobey the right way and good advice, you might as well not even ask for it in the first place.)

Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he himself will fall into his own pit; but the blameless will inherit good.

The rich man is wise in his own eyes, but the poor who has understanding searches him out. (People can see right through a fake.)

When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory; but when the wicked arise, men hide themselves.

He who covers his sins will not prosper; but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy. (Admit your wrongdoing and turn away from it. Covering it up will only make things worse.)

Happy is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity. (A life full of anger is a hard one.)

Like a roaring lion and a charging bear is a wicked ruler over poor people.

A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor, but he who hates covetousness will prolong his days. (Insight and understanding will take you far.)

A man burdened will bloodshed will flee into a pit; let no one help him. (Guilt kills a murderer.)

Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved, but he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall. (Evil lives are doomed.)

He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough! (If you work, you will eat. Don't be lazy.)

A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished. (Work for what you have. Money gained quickly won't last.)

To show partiality is not good because for a piece of bread a man will transgress. (Being partial to certain folks may cause others harm unintentionally.)

A man with an evil eye hastens after riches, and does not consider the poverty will come upon him. (Money gained quickly will most likely go down the drain quickly.)

He who rebukes a mind will find more favor afterward than he who flatters with the tongue. (You will be more respected by speaking truth than being politically correct.)

Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, "It is no transgression," the same is companion to a destroyer. (Robbing and doing your parents wrong is a terrible, terrible thing.)

He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will be prospered. (With God there is a peaceful life to be had.)

He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but whoever walks wisely will be delivered. (Get over yourself! You don't know everything! Learn from others.)

He who gives to the poor will not lack, but he who hides his eyes will have many curses. (God blesses the giver.)

When the wicked arise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase. (Good people don't support wicked leaders.)