11. Not even the world of the dead can keep the Lord from knowing what is there; how then can people hide their thoughts from God?
12. Conceited people do not like to be corrected; they never ask for advice from those who are wiser.
13. When people are happy, they smile, but when they are sad, they look depressed.
14. Intelligent people want to learn, but stupid people are satisfied with ignorance.
15. The life of the poor is a constant struggle, but happy people always enjoy life.
16. Better to be poor and fear the Lord than to be rich and in trouble.
17. Better to eat vegetables with people you love than to eat the finest meat where there is hate.
18. Hot tempers cause arguments, but patience brings peace.
19. If you are lazy, you will meet difficulty everywhere, but if you are honest, you will have no trouble.
20. Wise children make their fathers happy. Only fools despise their mothers.
21. Stupid people are happy with their foolishness, but the wise will do what is right.
22. Get all the advice you can, and you will succeed; without it you will fail.
23. What a joy it is to find just the right word for the right occasion!
24. Wise people walk the road that leads upwards to life, not the road that leads downwards to death.
25. The Lord will destroy the homes of arrogant men, but he will protect a widow's property.
26. The Lord hates evil thoughts, but he is pleased with friendly words.
27. If you try to make a profit dishonestly, you will get your family into trouble. Don't take bribes and you will live longer.
28. Good people think before they answer. Evil people have a quick reply, but it causes trouble.