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.
16. Keep God's laws and you will live longer; if you ignore them, you will die.
17. When you give to the poor, it is like lending to the Lord, and the Lord will pay you back.
18. Discipline your children while they are young enough to learn. If you don't, you are helping them to destroy themselves.
19. If someone has a hot temper, let him take the consequences. If you get him out of trouble once, you will have to do it again.