Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness.

A laborer’s appetite works on his behalf, for his hunger urges him to work.

A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in disclosing what is on his mind.

Take a man’s garment when he has given security for a stranger, and when he gives surety for strangers, hold him in pledge.

The violence done by the wicked will drag them away because they refuse to do what is right.

What the sluggard desires will kill him, for his hands refuse to work.

The wicked person’s sacrifice is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent!

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

for the Lord will plead their case and will rob those who are robbing them.

Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

for their Protector is strong; he will plead their case against you.

For surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

because drunkards and gluttons become impoverished, and drowsiness clothes them with rags.

for a prostitute is like a deep pit; a harlot is like a narrow well.

for their hearts contemplate violence, and their lips speak harm.

for with guidance you wage your war, and with numerous advisers there is victory.

Although a righteous person may fall seven times, he gets up again, but the wicked will be brought down by calamity.

for the evil person has no future, and the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished.

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

Take a man’s garment when he has given security for a stranger, and when he gives surety for a stranger, hold him in pledge.