14 Blessed is the one who always trembles before God,

but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.

15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear

is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.

16 A tyrannical ruler practices extortion,

but one who hates ill-gotten gain will enjoy a long reign.

14 Blessed is the one who fears the Lord always,

but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear

is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,

but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

14 Happy is the man that feareth alway:

But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear;

So is a wicked ruler over the poor people.

16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor:

But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

14 Blessed are those who fear to do wrong,

but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble.

15 A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor

as a roaring lion or an attacking bear.

16 A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people,

but one who hates corruption will have a long life.

14 Those who are always respectful will be happy,

but those who are stubborn will get into trouble.

15 A wicked ruler is as dangerous to poor people

as a roaring lion or a charging bear.

16 A ruler without wisdom will be cruel,

but the one who refuses to take dishonest money will rule a long time.

14 Happy is the man that feareth alway;

But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear,

So is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

16 The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor;

But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

14 Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.

15 A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

16 The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

14 Blessed is the one who is always fearful ⸤of sin⸥, 

but whoever is hard-hearted falls into disaster. 

15 ⸤Like⸥ a roaring lion and a charging bear, 

⸤so⸥ a wicked ruler is a threat to poor people. 

16 A leader without understanding taxes ⸤his people⸥ heavily, 

but those who hate unjust gain will live longer. 

14 Happy is the one who is always reverent,

but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

15 A wicked ruler over a helpless people

is like a roaring lion or a charging bear.

16 A leader who lacks understanding

is very oppressive,

but one who hates dishonest profit

prolongs his life.

14 Happy is the one who is never without fear,

but one who is hard-hearted will fall into calamity.

15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear

is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor;

but one who hates unjust gain will enjoy a long life.

14 Happy is the person who fears continuously,

but he who is stubborn of heart, will fall into calamity.

15 Like a roaring lion and a charging bear

is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor,

but those who hate unjust gain will have long days.

14 Blessed is the one who always has respect for the Lord.

But anyone who is stubborn will get into trouble.

15 An evil person who rules over helpless people

is like a roaring lion or an angry bear.

16 A ruler who is mean to his people doesn’t have any sense.

But anyone who hates money gained in the wrong way will enjoy a long life.

14 How blessed is the man who fears always,

But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

15 Like a roaring lion and a rushing bear

Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

16 A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding,

But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.