8. You will throw up the little you have eaten,and you will have wasted your kind words.
9. Don’t speak to fools;they will only ignore your wise words.
10. Don’t move an old stone that marks a border,and don’t take fields that belong to orphans.
11. God, their defender, is strong;he will take their side against you.
12. Remember what you are taught,and listen carefully to words of knowledge.
13. Don’t fail to punish children.If you spank them, they won’t die.
14. If you spank them,you will save them from death.
15. My child, if you are wise,then I will be happy.
16. I will be so pleasedif you speak what is right.
17. Don’t envy sinners,but always respect the Lord.
18. Then you will have hope for the future,and your wishes will come true.
19. Listen, my child, and be wise.Keep your mind on what is right.
20. Don’t drink too much wineor eat too much food.
21. Those who drink and eat too much become poor.They sleep too much and end up wearing rags.
22. Listen to your father, who gave you life,and do not forget your mother when she is old.
23. Learn the truth and never reject it.Get wisdom, self-control, and understanding.
24. The father of a good child is very happy;parents who have wise children are glad because of them.
25. Make your father and mother happy;give your mother a reason to be glad.
26. My son, pay attention to me,and watch closely what I do.