2. A wise man’s heart leads him in the right way.But the heart of a foolish person leads him in the wrong way.
3. A foolish person is not wise.It shows in everything he does.Even as he walks along the road,he shows everyone how stupid he is.
4. Don’t leave your jobjust because the ruler is angry with you.Remain calm.It will help correct your mistakes.
5. Here is something else unfair that happens here on earth.It is the kind of mistake rulers make:
6. Foolish people are given important positionswhile rich people are given less important ones.
7. I have seen servants ride on horseswhile princes walk beside them on foot.
8. Anyone who digs a pit might fall into it.Anyone who knocks down a wall might be bitten by a snake.
9. Anyone who moves large stones might be hurt by them.And anyone who cuts logs might get hurt while doing it.
10. Cutting logs with a dull axmakes you work harder.A wise man will sharpen his ax.In the same way, wisdom can make any job easier.
11. Someone might know how to control snakes.But what good is such wisdom if the snake has already bitten him?
12. A wise man’s words bring him praise.But a foolish person’s words will destroy him.
13. A foolish person begins by saying something foolish.In the end he is saying even crazier things.