2. The rich and the poor are alikein that the Lord made them all.
3. When a wise person sees danger ahead, he avoids it.But a foolish person keeps going and gets into trouble.
4. Respecting the Lord and not being proudwill bring you wealth, honor and life.
5. The lives of evil people are like paths covered with thorns and traps.People who protect themselves don’t have such problems.
6. Train a child how to live the right way.Then even when he is old, he will still live that way.
7. The rich rule over the poor.And borrowers become servants to those who lend.
8. A person who does evil things will receive trouble in return.Then he won’t be cruel to others any longer.
9. A generous person will be blessedbecause he shares his food with the poor.
10. Get rid of the person who makes fun of wisdom.Then fighting, quarrels and insults will stop.
11. A person who loves innocent thoughts and kind wordswill have even the king as a friend.
12. The Lord protects knowledge from being lost.But he destroys false words.
13. The lazy person says, “There’s a lion outside!I might get killed out in the street!”