11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes, And the intelligent  poor searcheth him.
         
                                
                        12 In the exulting of the righteous the glory [is] abundant,  And in the rising of the wicked man is apprehensive.
         
                                
                        13 Whoso is covering his transgressions prospereth not, And  he who is confessing and forsaking hath mercy.
         
                                
                        14 O the happiness of a man fearing continually, And whoso is  hardening his heart falleth into evil.
         
                                
                        15 A growling lion, and a ranging bear, [Is] the wicked ruler  over a poor people.
         
                                
                        16 A leader lacking understanding multiplieth oppressions,  Whoso is hating dishonest gain prolongeth days.
         
                                
                        17 A man oppressed with the blood of a soul, Unto the pit  fleeth, none taketh hold on him.