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[1] BETTER is the poor man who walks in his integrity than the rich man who is perverse in his ways
[2] He who has no knowledge of his own soul, it is not good for him; and he who is hasty with his feet sins
[3] The folly of a man perverts his ways; he frets in his heart against the LORD
[4] Wealth makes many friends; but a poor man is deserted by his friends
[5] A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he who speaks lies shall not escape
[6] Many serve in the presence of a prince; he gives gifts even to those who are bad.
[7] All the brothers of the poor hate him; also his friends go far from him. He who makes mischief with his words is insincere
[8] He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who keeps faithfulness shall find good
[9] A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he who speaks lies shall perish
[10] To live in luxury is not fitting for a fool; much less is it seemly for a servant to rule over princes
[11] The discretion of a man is shown by his patience; he glories when his iniquity is removed
[12] The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion; but his favor is like dew upon grass
[13] A foolish son is a disgrace to his father; and the contentions of a wife are like drippings
[14] House and riches are the inheritance from fathers; but a wife is betrothed to a man from the LORD
[15] Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep; and a proud man shall suffer hunger
[16] He who keeps the law keeps his own soul; but he who despises right ways shall die
[17] He who has pity upon the poor is a companion of the LORD; and he shall be repaid according to his works
[18] Chasten your son while there is hope, and let not your soul share his dishonor
[19] A man of great wrath shall suffer harm; the more he is hostile the more he increases his burden
[20] Hear counsel and receive instruction that you may be wise in your ways
[21] There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD shall stand firm
[22] The longing of a man is to do good; and a poor man is better than a rich man who lies
[23] Reverence for the LORD leads to life; and he who is satisfied with it shall abide; he shall not be visited with evil
[24] A sluggard hides his hands in his bosom and will not even try to bring them to his mouth again
[25] When an evil man is scourged, a wise man takes heed; and when a wise man is reproved, he will gain understanding
[26] He who plunders his father and grieves his mother is a son who causes shame and brings reproach
[27] Wait, my son, and hear the instruction, and do not forget the words of knowledge
[28] An ungodly witness scorns justice; and the mouth of the wicked devours him
[29] Grief is prepared for those who scoff at justice, and a scourge for foolish people
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