9. A false witness will not go unpunished,and one who utters lies perishes.
10. Luxury is not appropriate for a fool —how much less for a slave to rule over princes!
11. A person’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.
12. A king’s rage is like the roaring of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
13. A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a wife’s nagging is an endless dripping.
14. A house and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a sensible wife is from the Lord.
15. Laziness induces deep sleep,and a lazy person will go hungry.
16. The one who keeps commands preserves himself; one who disregards his ways will die.
17. Kindness to the poor is a loan to the Lord, and He will give a reward to the lender.
18. Discipline your son while there is hope;don’t be intent on killing him.
19. A person with great anger bears the penalty;if you rescue him, you’ll have to do it again.
20. Listen to counsel and receive instructionso that you may be wise later in life.
21. Many plans are in a man’s heart,but the Lord’s decree will prevail.
22. What is desirable in a man is his fidelity;better to be a poor man than a liar.