1. Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,but one who hates correction is stupid.
2. The good person obtains favor from the Lord, but He condemns a man who schemes.
3. Man cannot be made secure by wickedness,but the root of the righteous is immovable.
4. A capable wife is her husband’s crown, but a wife who causes shameis like rottenness in his bones.
5. The thoughts of the righteous are just,but guidance from the wicked leads to deceit.
6. The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7. The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.
8. A man is praised for his insight,but a twisted mind is despised.
9. Better to be dishonored, yet have a servant,than to act important but have no food.
10. A righteous man cares about his animal’s health, but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.
11. The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.
12. The wicked desire what evil men have, but the root of the righteous produces fruit.
13. An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous one escapes from trouble.
14. A man will be satisfied with goodby the words of his mouth, and the work of a man’s hands will reward him.