1. Being respected is more important than having great riches.To be well thought of is better than silver or gold.
2. The rich and the poor are alikein that the Lord made them all.
3. The wise see danger ahead and avoid it,but fools keep going and get into trouble.
4. Respecting the Lord and not being proudwill bring you wealth, honor, and life.
5. Evil people’s lives are like paths covered with thorns and traps.People who guard themselves don’t have such problems.
6. Train children to live the right way,and when they are old, they will not stray from it.
7. The rich rule over the poor,and borrowers are servants to lenders.
8. Those who plan evil will receive trouble.Their cruel anger will come to an end.
9. Generous people will be blessed,because they share their food with the poor.
10. Get rid of the one who makes fun of wisdom.Then fighting, quarrels, and insults will stop.
11. Whoever loves pure thoughts and kind wordswill have even the king as a friend.