11. If you love purity of heart and graciousness of speech, the king will be your friend.
12. The Lord sees to it that truth is kept safe by disproving the words of liars.
13. Lazy people stay at home; they say a lion might get them if they go outside.
14. Adultery is a trap — it catches those with whom the Lord is angry.
15. Children just naturally do silly, careless things, but a good spanking will teach them how to behave.
16. If you make gifts to rich people or oppress the poor to get rich, you will become poor yourself.
17. Listen, and I will teach you what the wise have said. Study their teachings,
18. and you will be glad if you remember them and can quote them.
19. I want you to put your trust in the Lord; that is why I am going to tell them to you now.
20. I have written down thirty sayings for you. They contain knowledge and good advice,
21. and will teach you what the truth really is. Then when you are sent to find it out, you will bring back the right answer.
22. Don't take advantage of the poor just because you can; don't take advantage of those who stand helpless in court.
23. The Lord will argue their case for them and threaten the life of anyone who threatens theirs.
24. Don't make friends with people who have hot, violent tempers.