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.
23. The fear of the Lord leads to life,and such a person will rest easy without suffering harm.
24. A lazy person puts his fork in his food.He doesn’t even bring it back to his mouth.