Proverbs 14 takes up with a series of metaphors and allegories the teachings of the Psalm of the two ways, Psalm 1: two mentalities, two ways and two rewards. Righteousness and sin are opposite paths: "Whoever fears the LORD walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways", Proverbs 14:2. The bible explains that good and evil are ethical solutions, solutions to human behavior.
Sin as behavior is explained from concupiscence, that is, the mind focused on apparent goods such as money, power and fame; as a consequence the other does not matter; on the other hand, in those who fear God, the eyes are well placed, the mind is focused on the true good of man, the knowledge of God (wisdom); because it is from this knowledge that other goods come: peace, longevity, happiness, prosperity, well-being, tranquility: "Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.", Proverbs 14:22.
Empathy as a faculty comes from expansiveness, from the progressiveness of the good: "It is a sin to despise one's neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy", Proverbs 14:21.
Sin and righteousness as ways of living bring with them something else: good and bad governments: "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.", Proverbs 14:34. In the government of only one there are two solutions: the wise or the tyrant. With the government of the wise comes communion, the ethical social order, that is, how God wants men to live. Instead with the tyrant comes oppression and contempt for the subjects: "Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.", Proverbs 14:31.
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