1. Better is the poor who walks in his simplicity, than the rich who twists his lips and is unwise.
2. Where there is no knowledge of the soul, there is no good. And whoever hurries with his feet will stumble.
3. The foolishness of a man undermines his steps. And then he seethes in his soul against God.
4. Riches adds many friends. But from the pauper, even those whom he had become separated.
5. A false witness shall not go unpunished. And whoever speaks lies will not escape.
6. Many honor the character of one who is powerful, and there are friends for a giver of gifts.
7. The brothers of the poor man hate him. Moreover, even his friends have withdrawn far from him. Whoever pursues only words shall have nothing.
8. But whoever possesses reason loves his own soul. And one who guards prudence shall discover good things.