3. A person’s own foolishness ruins his life.But in his mind he blames the Lord for it.
4. Wealthy people are always finding more friends.But the poor lose their friends.
5. A witness who lies will be punished.An untruthful person will not be left unpunished.
6. Many people want to please a leader.And everyone is friends with those who give gifts.
7. A poor person’s relatives avoid him.Even his friends stay far away!He runs after them, begging.But they are gone.
8. The person who gets wisdom is good to himself.And the one who has understanding will succeed.
9. A witness who lies will be punished.An untruthful person will die.
10. No foolish person should live in luxury.No slave should rule over princes!
11. A wise person is patient.He will be honored if he ignores a wrong done against him.
12. A king’s anger scares people like the roar of a lion.But his kindness is as pleasant as the dew on the grass.
13. A foolish son will ruin his father.And a quarreling wife is as bothersome as dripping water.
14. Houses and wealth are inherited from parents.But a wise wife is a gift from the Lord.
15. Lazy people sleep a lot.Idle people will go hungry.
16. Whoever obeys the commands protects his life.Whoever is careless in what he does will die.
17. Being kind to the poor is like lending to the Lord.The Lord will reward you for what you have done.