1Better is the poor who walks in his integrity
2It isn’t good to have zeal without knowledge,
3The foolishness of man subverts his way;
4Wealth adds many friends,
5A false witness shall not be unpunished.
6Many will entreat the favor of a ruler,
7All the relatives of the poor shun him;
8He who gets wisdom loves his own soul.
9A false witness shall not be unpunished.
10Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool,
11The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger.
12The king’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion,
13A foolish son is the calamity of his father.
14House and riches are an inheritance from fathers,
15Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep.
16He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul,
17He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh;
18Discipline your son, for there is hope;
19A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty,
20Listen to counsel and receive instruction,
21There are many plans in a man’s heart,
22That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness.
23The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment;
24The sluggard buries his hand in the dish;
25Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence;
26He who robs his father and drives away his mother
27If you stop listening to instruction, my son,
28A corrupt witness mocks justice,
29Penalties are prepared for scoffers,