3. He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
4. The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
5. A righteous man hateth lying; But a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
6. Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
7. There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great wealth.
8. The ransom of a man’s life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening.
9. The light of the righteous rejoiceth; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
10. By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.
11. Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.
12. Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
13. Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
14. The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
15. Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.
16. Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.
17. A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.
18. Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.
19. The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
20. Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.
21. Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.