The lazy person does not roast his prey, but personal possessions are precious to the diligent.

A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

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

A poor person is disliked even by his neighbors, but those who love the rich are many.

The one who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.

A servant who acts wisely will rule over an heir who behaves shamefully, and will share the inheritance along with the relatives.

A person’s folly subverts his way, and his heart rages against the Lord.

A proud and arrogant person, whose name is “Scoffer,” acts with overbearing pride.

for suddenly their destruction will overtake them, and who knows the ruinous judgment both the Lord and the king can bring?

When you find honey, eat only what is sufficient for you, lest you become stuffed with it and vomit it up.

The greedy person stirs up dissension, but the one who trusts in the Lord will prosper.

There is a generation who are pure in their own eyes and yet are not washed from their filthiness.

There is a generation whose teeth are like swords and whose molars are like knives to devour the poor from the earth and the needy from among the human race.

For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

Although he is scornful to arrogant scoffers, yet he shows favor to the humble.

Remove perverse speech from your mouth; keep devious talk far from your lips.

My child, be attentive to my wisdom, pay close attention to my understanding,

“I have fresh meat at home; today I have fulfilled my vows!

“I, wisdom, live with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.

The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.