a lion, mightiest of the beasts, who does not retreat from anything;

The one who neglects discipline ends up in poverty and shame, but the one who accepts reproof is honored.

The one who curses his father and his mother, his lamp will be extinguished in the blackest darkness.

The prince who is a great oppressor lacks wisdom, but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

There is no wisdom and there is no understanding, and there is no counsel against the Lord.

Therefore they will eat from the fruit of their way, and they will be stuffed full of their own counsel.

The Lord abhors those who are perverse in heart, but those who are blameless in their ways are his delight.

Eat honey, my child, for it is good, and honey from the honeycomb is sweet to your taste.

Blessed is the one who is always cautious, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into evil.

The Lord abhors dishonest scales, but an accurate weight is his delight.

The Lord abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight.

A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools abhor turning away from evil.

Gray hair is like a crown of glory; it is attained in the path of righteousness.

If you stop listening to instruction, my child, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

Diverse weights and diverse measures – the Lord abhors both of them.

A generous person will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to the poor.

These sayings also are from the wise: To show partiality in judgment is terrible:

for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the Lord will reward you.

Pay careful attention to the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds,

The one who robs his father and mother and says, “There is no transgression,” is a companion to the one who destroys.