1. It is better to be poor and honestthan to be foolish and tell lies.
2. Enthusiasm without knowledge is not good.If you act too quickly, you might make a mistake.
3. A person’s own foolishness ruins his life.But in his mind he blames the Lord for it.
4. Wealthy people are always finding more friends.But the poor lose their friends.
5. A witness who lies will be punished.An untruthful person will not be left unpunished.
6. Many people want to please a leader.And everyone is friends with those who give gifts.
7. A poor person’s relatives avoid him.Even his friends stay far away!He runs after them, begging.But they are gone.
8. The person who gets wisdom is good to himself.And the one who has understanding will succeed.
9. A witness who lies will be punished.An untruthful person will die.
10. No foolish person should live in luxury.No slave should rule over princes!
11. A wise person is patient.He will be honored if he ignores a wrong done against him.