1. To accept correction is wise,to reject it is stupid.
2. The Lord likes everyonewho lives right,but he punishes everyonewho makes evil plans.
3. Sin cannot offer security!But if you live right,you will be as secureas a tree with deep roots.
4. A helpful wife is a jewelfor her husband,but a shameless wifewill make his bones rot.
5. Good people have kind thoughts,but you should never trustthe advice of someone evil.
6. Bad advice is a deadly trap,but good adviceis like a shield.
7. Once the wicked are defeated,they are gone for ever,but no one who obeys Godwill ever be thrown down.
8. Good sense is worthy of praise,but stupidity is a curse.
9. It's better to be ordinaryand have only one servantthan to think you are somebodyand starve to death.
10. Good people are kindto their animals,but a mean person is cruel.
11. Hard working farmers have morethan enough food;daydreamers are nothing morethan stupid fools.
12. An evil person tries to hidebehind evil;good people are like treeswith deep roots.
13. We trap ourselvesby telling lies,but we stay out of troubleby living right.
14. We are rewarded or punishedfor what we say and do.
15. Fools think they knowwhat is best,but a sensible personlistens to advice.
16. Losing your temper is foolish;ignoring an insult is sensible.
17. An honest persontells the truth in court,but a dishonest persontells nothing but lies.
18. Sharp words cut like a sword,but words of wisdom heal.
19. Truth will last for ever;lies are soon found out.
20. An evil mind is deceitful,but gentle thoughtsbring happiness.
21. Good people never have trouble,but troublemakershave more than enough.
22. The Lord hates every liar,but he is the friend of allwho can be trusted.
23. Be sensible and don't telleverything you know—only fools spreadfoolishness everywhere.
24. Work hard, and youwill be a leader;be lazy, and youwill end up a slave.
25. Worry is a heavy burden,but a kind wordalways brings cheer.
26. You are better off doing right,than losing your wayby doing wrong.
27. Anyone too lazy to cookwill starve,but a hard workeris a valuable treasure.
28. Follow the road to life,and you won't be botheredby death.