11. Even a young man is known by his actions —if his behavior is pure and upright.
12. The hearing ear and the seeing eye —the Lord made them both.
13. Don’t love sleep, or you will become poor;open your eyes, and you’ll have enough to eat.
14. “It’s worthless, it’s worthless! ” the buyer says,but after he is on his way, he gloats.
15. There is gold and a multitude of jewels,but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure.
16. Take his garment, for he has put up security for a stranger;get collateral if it is for foreigners.
17. Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth is full of gravel.
18. Finalize plans with counsel, and wage war with sound guidance.
19. The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid someone with a big mouth.
20. Whoever curses his father or mother —his lamp will go out in deep darkness.
21. An inheritance gained prematurelywill not be blessed ultimately.
22. Don’t say, “I will avenge this evil! ” Wait on the Lord, and He will rescue you.
23. Differing weights are detestable to the Lord, and dishonest scales are unfair.
24. A man’s steps are determined by the Lord, so how can anyone understand his own way?
25. It is a trap for anyone to dedicate something rashlyand later to reconsider his vows.
26. A wise king separates out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them.
27. The Lord’s lamp sheds light on a person’s life, searching the innermost parts.