1. A wise son listens to his father’s discipline,but a mocker does not listen to reprimands.
2. A person eats well as a result of his speaking ability,but the appetite of treacherous people ⌊craves⌋ violence.
3. Whoever controls his mouth protects his own life.Whoever has a big mouth comes to ruin.
4. A lazy person craves food and there is none,but the appetite of hard-working people is satisfied.
5. A righteous person hates lying,but a wicked person behaves with shame and disgrace.
6. Righteousness protects the honest way of life,but wickedness ruins a sacrifice for sin.
7. One person pretends to be rich but has nothing.Another pretends to be poor but has great wealth.