1. Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge. But whoever hates correction is unwise.
2. Whoever is good shall draw grace from the Lord. But whoever trusts in his own thoughts acts impiously.
3. Man will not be made strong from impiety. And the root of the just shall not be moved.
4. A diligent woman is a crown to her husband. And she who acts with confusion as to which things are worthy is decay to his bones.
5. The thoughts of the just are judgments. And the counsels of the impious are dishonest.
6. The words of the impious lie in wait for blood. The mouth of the just shall free them.
7. Turn from the impious, and they will not be. But the house of the just shall stand firm.
8. A man will be known by his doctrine. But whoever is vain and heartless will suffer contempt.
9. Better is a pauper who has what he needs, than someone glorious and in need of bread.