- 1Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
- 2It isn’t good to have zeal without knowledge; nor being hasty with one’s feet and missing the way.
- 3The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against the Lord.
- 4Wealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend.
- 5A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.
- 6Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
- 7All the relatives of the poor shun him: how much more do his friends avoid him! He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.
- 8He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
- 9A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.
- 10Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
- 11The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
- 12The king’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
- 13A foolish son is the calamity of his father. A wife’s quarrels are a continual dripping.
- 14House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.
- 15Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger.
- 16He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.
- 17He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord; he will reward him.
- 18Discipline your son, for there is hope; don’t be a willing party to his death.
- 19A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.
- 20Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.
- 21There are many plans in a man’s heart, but the Lord’s counsel will prevail.
- 22That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.
- 23The fear of the Lord leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.
- 24The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
- 25Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
- 26He who robs his father and drives away his mother, is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
- 27If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
- 28A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.
- 29Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.