1 Better a poor man walking in integrity than one with twisted lips who is a fool.
2 A soul without knowledge is not good either, and one who hurries his steps goes wrong.
3 A man's own folly overturns his way, and yet his heart rages against the LORD.
4 Wealth adds many friends, but a poor man is parted from his friend.
5 A false witness will not escape punishment, and one who pours out lies will not get away.
6 Many court the favor of a man of rank, and everyone is a friend to the man who gives gifts.
7 All a poor man's brothers hate him; how much more do his friends keep their distance from him! He chases them with words, and they are all he has.
8 One who gains sense loves his own soul; one who holds on to understanding will prosper.
9 A false witness will not escape punishment, and one who pours out lies will perish.
10 Luxury does not suit a fool, still less a slave ruling over princes.
11 A man's good sense makes him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.
12 A king's rage is like a lion's growl, but his favor is like dew upon the grass.
13 A foolish son is his father's ruin, and a wife's quarreling is a leak that never stops dripping.
14 House and riches are inherited from fathers, but a sensible wife comes from the LORD.
15 Sloth throws one into deep sleep, and an idle soul goes hungry.
16 One who keeps the command keeps his soul; one who is careless of his ways will die.
17 One who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will repay him for his deed.
18 Discipline your son while there is still hope, and do not set your heart on putting him to death.
19 A man of great temper must pay the penalty; if you bail him out, you will have to do it again.
20 Listen to advice and accept discipline, so that you may be wise in the end.
21 Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.
22 What is desirable in a man is his kindness, and better a poor man than a liar.
23 The fear of the LORD leads to life; one who has it rests content, untouched by harm.
24 The lazy man dips his hand in the bowl and will not even lift it back to his mouth.
25 Beat a scoffer, and the simple will learn shrewdness; correct a discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
26 One who mistreats his father and chases away his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
27 Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will wander from the words of knowledge.
28 A worthless witness makes a mockery of justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.
29 Penalties are ready for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.