1It is better to be poor and live with integrity than to be a foolish liar.
2It is not good to be enthusiastic but lack knowledge, or to rush into things and miss the way.
3A person’s foolishness ruins their life, and then their heart becomes angry with Yahweh.
4Wealth attracts many friends, but the poor person is abandoned by their friends.
5A false witness will not escape punishment. The one who tells lies will not go free.
6Many people seek the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to someone who gives gifts.
7All the relatives of the poor avoid him; how much more do his friends stay away! He pleads with them, but they are gone.
8Whoever gains wisdom benefits themselves. Whoever holds on to understanding will find success.
9A witness who lies will not go unpunished. Anyone who tells lies will be destroyed.
10It is not appropriate for a fool to live in luxury, just as it is not right for a servant to rule over princes.
11A person's good sense makes them slow to anger. It is an honor for them to overlook an offense.
12The king's anger is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like the refreshing dew on the grass.
13A foolish son brings trouble to his father. A wife who constantly argues is like a never-ending drip of water.
14A house and wealth are inherited from parents, but a sensible wife is a gift from Yahweh.
15Laziness leads to deep sleep, and an idle person will go hungry.
16Whoever obeys the command protects their life, but anyone who disregards their ways will die.
17Whoever is kind to the poor lends to Yahweh Himself, and Yahweh will repay them.
18Discipline your son, because there is hope for him; do not be responsible for his destruction.
19A hot-tempered person must pay the consequences, because if you rescue them once, you will have to do it again.
20Listen to advice and accept instruction so that you may become wise in your later years.
21People may have many plans in their heart, but only Yahweh's purpose will stand.
22What makes a person desirable is their kindness. It is better to be poor than to be a liar.
23Respecting Yahweh leads to life, satisfaction, and undisturbed rest, free from trouble.
24A lazy person is so idle they will put their hand in the dish but won't even bring it back to their mouth to eat.
25Punish a mocker, and simple people will learn to be wise; correct someone with understanding, and they will gain knowledge.
26Anyone who robs their father and drives their mother away is an shameful son who brings disgrace.
27My son, if you stop listening to instruction, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
28A dishonest witness makes fun of justice, and the mouth of wicked people devours wickedness.
29Punishments are ready for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.