1 B etter is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

2 I t isn’t good to have zeal without knowledge; nor being hasty with one’s feet and missing the way.

3 T he foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh.

4 W ealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend.

5 A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.

6 M any will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

7 A ll the relatives of the poor shun him: how much more do his friends avoid him! He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.

8 H e who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.

9 A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.

10 D elicate living is not appropriate for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

11 T he discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.

12 T he king’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father. A wife’s quarrels are a continual dripping.

14 H ouse and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh.

15 S lothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger.

16 H e who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.

17 H e who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him.

18 D iscipline your son, for there is hope; don’t be a willing party to his death.

19 A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.

20 L isten to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.

21 T here are many plans in a man’s heart, but Yahweh’s counsel will prevail.

22 T hat which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.

23 T he fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.

24 T he sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

25 F log a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

26 H e who robs his father and drives away his mother, is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

27 I f you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

28 A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.

29 P enalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.