The one who troubles his family will inherit nothing, and the fool will be a servant to the wise person.

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

Leave the presence of a foolish person, or you will not understand wise counsel.

The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is kind to the needy is blessed.

It is terrible to punish a righteous person, and to flog honorable men is wrong.

Do not say, “I will pay back evil!” Wait for the Lord, so that he may vindicate you.

The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked; he overthrows the wicked to their ruin.

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

Like a bad tooth or a foot out of joint, so is confidence in an unfaithful person at the time of trouble.

Like charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, so is a contentious person to kindle strife.

Join with us! We will all share equally in what we steal.”

My child, do not go down their way, withhold yourself from their path;

Surely it is futile to spread a net in plain sight of any bird,

by making your ear attentive to wisdom, and by turning your heart to understanding,

to guard the paths of the righteous and to protect the way of his pious ones.

For her house sinks down to death, and her paths lead to the place of the departed spirits.

My child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.

The wise inherit honor, but he holds fools up to public contempt.

Make the path for your feet level, so that all your ways may be established.

in order to safeguard discretion, and that your lips may guard knowledge.