2. Those who live right respect the Lord, but dishonest people hate him.
3. Foolish words cause you trouble; wise words protect you.
4. A barn with no cattle might be clean, but strong bulls are needed for a good harvest.
5. A good witness is one who does not lie. A bad witness is a liar who cannot be trusted.
6. Anyone who makes fun of wisdom will never find it, but knowledge comes easily to those who understand its value.
7. Stay away from fools, there is nothing they can teach you.
8. Wisdom lets smart people know what they are doing, but stupid people only think they know.
9. Fines are needed to make fools obey the law, but good people are happy to obey it.