1. Better a dry crust with quietthan a house full of feasting with strife.
2. A wise servant will rule over an unworthy son,and will share the inheritance of the children.
3. The crucible for silver, and the furnace for gold,but the tester of hearts is the Lord.
4. The evildoer gives heed to wicked lips,the liar, to a mischievous tongue.
5. Whoever mocks the poor reviles their Maker;whoever rejoices in their misfortune will not go unpunished.
6. Children’s children are the crown of the elderly,and the glory of children is their parentage.
7. Fine words ill fit a fool;how much more lying lips, a noble!
8. A bribe seems a charm to its user;at every turn it brings success.
9. Whoever overlooks an offense fosters friendship,but whoever gossips about it separates friends.
10. A single reprimand does more for a discerning personthan a hundred lashes for a fool.
11. The wicked pursue only rebellion,and a merciless messenger is sent against them.
12. Face a bear robbed of her cubs,but never fools in their folly!
13. If you return evil for good,evil will not depart from your house.