2. A servant who acts wisely will rule over an heir who behaves shamefully,and will share the inheritance along with the relatives.
3. The crucible is for refining silver and the furnace is for gold,likewise the Lord tests hearts.
4. One who acts wickedly pays attention to evil counsel;a liar listens to a malicious tongue.
5. The one who mocks the poor insults his Creator;whoever rejoices over disaster will not go unpunished.
6. Grandchildren are like a crown to the elderly,and the glory of children is their parents.
7. Excessive speech is not becoming for a fool;how much less are lies for a ruler!
8. A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it;in whatever he does he succeeds.
9. The one who forgives an offense seeks love,but whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.
10. A rebuke makes a greater impression on a discerning personthan a hundred blows on a fool.
11. An evil person seeks only rebellion,and so a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
12. It is better for a person to meet a mother bear being robbed of her cubs,than to encounter a fool in his folly.
13. As for the one who repays evil for good,evil will not leave his house.
14. Starting a quarrel is like letting out water;stop it before strife breaks out!
15. The one who acquits the guilty and the one who condemns the innocent – both of them are an abomination to the Lord.
16. Of what use is money in the hand of a fool,since he has no intention of acquiring wisdom?
17. A friend loves at all times,and a relative is born to help in adversity.
18. The one who lacks wisdom strikes hands in pledge,and puts up financial security for his neighbor.