Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law contend with them.

The one who keeps the law is a discerning child, but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents.

The one who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he!

lest they drink and forget what is decreed, and remove from all the poor their legal rights.

My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,

Keep my commands so that you may live, and obey my instruction as your most prized possession.

Kings reign by means of me, and potentates decree righteousness;

She opens her mouth with wisdom, and loving instruction is on her tongue.

Because I give you good instruction, do not forsake my teaching.

My child, guard the commands of your father and do not forsake the instruction of your mother.

For the commandments are like a lamp, instruction is like a light, and rebukes of discipline are like the road leading to life,

Listen, my child, to the instruction from your father, and do not forsake the teaching from your mother.

Instruction from the wise is like a life-giving fountain, to turn a person from deadly snares.

If a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs.

My child, if you receive my words, and store up my commands within you,

Do not accuse anyone without legitimate cause, if he has not treated you wrongly.

The one who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but whoever esteems instruction will be rewarded.

The one who deals wisely in a matter will find success, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.

The one who obeys commandments guards his life; the one who despises his ways will die.