1. A wise son pays attention when his father corrects him, but an arrogant person never admits he is wrong.
2. Good people will be rewarded for what they say, but those who are deceitful are hungry for violence.
3. Be careful what you say and protect your life. A careless talker destroys himself.
4. No matter how much a lazy person may want something, he will never get it. A hard worker will get everything he wants.
5. Honest people hate lies, but the words of wicked people are shameful and disgraceful.
6. Righteousness protects the innocent; wickedness is the downfall of sinners.
7. Some people pretend to be rich, but have nothing. Others pretend to be poor, but own a fortune.
8. The rich have to use their money to save their lives, but no one threatens the poor.
9. The righteous are like a light shining brightly; the wicked are like a lamp flickering out.