1. The Lord controls rulers,just as he determinesthe course of rivers.
2. We may think we are doingthe right thing,but the Lord always knowswhat is in our hearts.
3. Doing what is right and fairpleases the Lordmore than an offering.
4. Evil people are proudand arrogant,but sin is the only cropthey produce.
5. If you plan and work hard,you will have plenty;if you get in a hurry,you will end up poor.
6. Cheating to get richis a foolish dreamand no less than suicide.
7. You destroy yourselfby being cruel and violentand refusing to live right.
8. All crooks are liars,but anyone who is innocentwill do right.
9. It's better to stay outsideon the roof of your housethan to live insidewith a nagging wife.
10. Evil people want to do wrong,even to their friends.
11. An ignorant fool learnsby seeing others punished;a sensible person learnsby being instructed.
12. God is always fair!He knows what the wicked doand will punish them.
13. If you won't help the poor,don't expect to be heardwhen you cry out for help.
14. A secret bribe will save youfrom someone's fierce anger.