6. Many a man proclaims his own loyalty,but who can find a trustworthy man?
7. The one who lives with integrity is righteous; his children who come after him will be happy.
8. A king sitting on a throne to judgesifts out all evil with his eyes.
9. Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure;I am cleansed from my sin”?
10. Differing weights and varying measures —both are detestable to the Lord.
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.