1. Don't be envious of evil people, and don't try to make friends with them.
2. Causing trouble is all they ever think about; every time they open their mouth someone is going to be hurt.
3. Homes are built on the foundation of wisdom and understanding.
4. Where there is knowledge, the rooms are furnished with valuable, beautiful things.
5. Being wise is better than being strong; yes, knowledge is more important than strength.
6. After all, you must make careful plans before you fight a battle, and the more good advice you get, the more likely you are to win.
7. Wise sayings are too deep for stupid people to understand. They have nothing to say when important matters are being discussed.
8. If you are always planning evil, you will earn a reputation as a troublemaker.
9. Any scheme a fool thinks up is sinful. People hate a person who has nothing but scorn for others.
10. If you are weak in a crisis, you are weak indeed.