1. It is better to be poor but honest than to be a lying fool.
2. Enthusiasm without knowledge is not good; impatience will get you into trouble.
3. Some people ruin themselves by their own stupid actions and then blame the Lord.
4. Rich people are always finding new friends, but the poor cannot keep the few they have.
5. If you tell lies in court, you will be punished — there will be no escape.
6. Everyone tries to gain the favour of important people; everyone claims the friendship of those who give out favours.
7. Even the relatives of a poor person have no use for him; no wonder he has no friends. No matter how hard he tries, he cannot win any.
8. Do yourself a favour and learn all you can; then remember what you learn and you will prosper.
9. No one who tells lies in court can escape punishment; he is doomed.
10. Fools should not live in luxury, and slaves should not rule over noblemen.
11. If you are sensible, you will control your temper. When someone wrongs you, it is a great virtue to ignore it.
12. The king's anger is like the roar of a lion, but his favour is like welcome rain.
13. Stupid children can bring their parents to ruin. A nagging wife is like water going drip-drip-drip.
14. A man can inherit a house and money from his parents, but only the Lord can give him a sensible wife.
15. Be lazy if you want to; sleep on, but you will go hungry.