3. The stupidity of a person turns his life upside down,and his heart rages against the Lord.
4. Wealth adds many friends,but a poor person is separated from his friend.
5. A lying witness will not go unpunished.One who tells lies will not escape.
6. Many try to win the kindness of a generous person,and everyone is a friend to a person who gives gifts.
7. The entire family of a poor person hates him.How much more do his friends keep their distance from him!When he chases them with words, they are gone.
8. A person who gains sense loves himself.One who guards understanding finds something good.
9. A lying witness will not go unpunished.One who tells lies will die.
10. Luxury does not fit a fool,much less a slave ruling princes.
11. A person with good sense is patient,and it is to his credit that he overlooks an offense.
12. The rage of a king is like the roar of a lion,but his favor is like dew on the grass.
13. A foolish son ruins his father,and a quarreling woman is like constantly dripping water.
14. Home and wealth are inherited from fathers,but a sensible wife comes from the Lord.
15. Laziness throws one into a deep sleep,and an idle person will go hungry.
16. Whoever obeys the law preserves his life,⌊but⌋ whoever despises the Lord’s ways will be put to death.
17. Whoever has pity on the poor lends to the Lord,and he will repay him for his good deed.
18. Discipline your son while there is still hope.Do not be the one responsible for his death.
19. A person who has a hot temper will pay for it.If you rescue him, you will have to do it over and over.
20. Listen to advice and accept disciplineso that you may be wise the rest of your life.
21. Many plans are in the human heart,but the advice of the Lord will endure.
22. Loyalty is desirable in a person,and it is better to be poor than a liar.