1. A wise son takes his father’s advice.But a person who makes fun of wisdom won’t listen to correction.
2. A person will be rewarded for what he says.But those who can’t be trusted want only violence.
3. Whoever is careful about what he says protects his life.But anyone who speaks without thinking will be ruined.
4. The lazy person will not get what he wants.But a hard worker gets everything he wants.
5. Good people hate what is false.But wicked people do shameful and disgraceful things.
6. Doing what is right protects the honest person.But evil ruins the sinner.
7. Some people pretend to be rich but really have nothing.Other people pretend to be poor but really are wealthy.
8. A rich man may have to pay a ransom for his life.But a poor person will never have to face such a danger.
9. Good people will live long like bright flames.But the wicked will die like a flame going out.
10. Pride leads to arguments.But those who take advice are wise.
11. Money that comes easily disappears quickly.But money that is gathered little by little will slowly grow.