[1] Better to be poor and honest than rich and dishonest. [2] It is dangerous and sinful to rush into the unknown. [3] A man may ruin his chances by his own foolishness and then blame it on the Lord! [4] A wealthy man has many "friends"; the poor man has none left. [5] Punish false witnesses. Track down liars. [6] Many beg favors from a man who is generous; everyone is his friend! [7] A poor man's own brothers turn away from him in embarrassment; how much more his friends! He calls after them, but they are gone. [8] He who loves wisdom loves his own best interest and will be a success. [9] A false witness shall be punished, and a liar shall be caught. [10] It doesn't seem right for a fool to succeed or for a slave to rule over princes! [11] A wise man restrains his anger and overlooks insults. This is to his credit. [12] The king's anger is as dangerous as a lion's. But his approval is as refreshing as the dew on grass. [13] A rebellious son is a calamity to his father, and a nagging wife annoys like constant dripping. [14] A father can give his sons homes and riches, but only the Lord can give them understanding wives. [15] A lazy man sleeps soundly-and he goes hungry! [16] Keep the commandments and keep your life; despising them means death. [17] When you help the poor you are lending to the Lord-and he pays wonderful interest on your loan! [18] Discipline your son in his early years while there is hope. If you don't, you will ruin his life. [19] A short-tempered man must bear his own penalty; you can't do much to help him. If you try once, you must try a dozen times! [20] Get all the advice you can and be wise the rest of your life. [21] Man proposes, but God disposes. [22] Kindness makes a man attractive. And it is better to be poor than dishonest. [23] Reverence for God gives life, happiness, and protection from harm. [24] Some men are so lazy they won't even feed themselves! [25] Punish a mocker and others will learn from his example. Reprove a wise man, and he will be the wiser. [26] A son who mistreats his father or mother is a public disgrace. [27] Stop listening to teaching that contradicts what you know is right. [28] A worthless witness cares nothing for truth-he enjoys his sinning too much. [29] Mockers and rebels shall be severely punished.
